Thierry Henry Apologises To Nigerians, Clarifies ‘Bad Luck’ Joke

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has moved to clear up controversy surrounding remarks he made about Nigeria during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting his comments were misunderstood and never intended as a slight against the country.
The former France international was speaking with popular streamer iShowSpeed ahead of the Group D clash between the United States and Paraguay, which ended in a commanding 4-1 victory for the Americans.
Speed arrived at the stadium wearing a USA shirt paired with Nigerian shorts, prompting Henry to jokingly describe the combination as “bad luck”.
The comment quickly sparked reactions online, with some viewers interpreting it as a dig at Nigeria.
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