Americans In Soccer Are Still Disrespected Especially In England, Claims Charlie Davis- “In 1950, US Beat England..”

Things got rough between former USMNT star Charlie Davies and French legend Thierry Henry. The duo, during their latest appearance on CBS’ Champions League broadcast, got into a heated debate. Opening the show, Davies stated that he feels like American players do not receive the respect they deserve, which did not sit well with Henry.

The Arsenal legend was quick to remind Davies of the hardships faced by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Despite coming off successful spells, Wenger had a rough time establishing himself amongst the fans. Therefore, the two personalities quickly got into a heated debate. 

Charlie Davies claims Americans are still disrespected in soccer

Former USMNT star Charlie Davies, during his appearance on CBS’s Champions League broadcast, touched down on the disrespect received by American players. The former player claimed the United States has no history in soccer, which is one of the biggest reasons behind the lack of respect.

Davies stated, “I do, especially in England. The reason why I saw England, if you look at history. In 1950 the US beat England in the World Cup. And listen, you’ve never heard about that. Literally, it wasn’t even celebrated in America. They didn’t go up to the World Cup till 1990, so there’s no history of the sport.”

He added, “So, in England, if you have an accent, they look at you like you don’t know. You have no intelligence in the game. Other countries they have world superstars. In America, you saw Jerry was the first to go to Europe. We didn’t have a Champions League winner who was playing until Pulisic.” 

During the show, things got heated between French legend Thierry Henry and Davies. Amid the debate, Henry promptly challenged Charlie Davies, suggesting he reflect on how English fans treated Arsene Wenger.

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Thierry Henry shuts down former USMNT star!

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will go down in history as one of the finest managers of all time. However, he had a rocky start with the club, as fans were unsure about his appointment. Thierry Henry used his former manager’s example to contradict Davies’ statement, claiming it’s tough for everyone to settle in England.

Henry stated, “Go and do your research on how Arsene Wenger was received in England when he arrived. Just go and do your research, and then you will find out if it was easy for him.”

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