“Me Crying Almost Everyday” – Emotional Thierry Henry Details ‘Programmed’ Childhood; Opens Up on Dad’s Pressure to Pursue Football

Arsenal and French soccer legend Thierry Henry, known for his unparalleled talent on the soccer pitch, recently unveiled a deeply personal and emotional side of his journey. The Frenchman had an illustrious career, achieving accolades at both international and domestic levels. his incredible career was fraught with personal battles as he embarked on becoming an icon of the game.

Henry recently lifted the veil on his mental health struggles, childhood trauma, and the profound pressure exerted by his father in his career. The Frenchman broke down while revealing his early struggles. Let’s delve deeper into the narrative.

Thierry Henry unraveled his ‘programmed’ childhood

In a candid interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the Premier League icon, Thierry Henry, opened up about his childhood and relationship with his father. In a startling revelation, Henry acknowledged battling depression, contrasting to the perceived invincibility that marked his playing days. Despite his reputation for being mentally strong, the Frenchman admitted to being unaware of his depression during his career. Henry delved into the roots of his struggles, stating how he was ‘programmed’ to become a soccer player, with his father acting as a driver of his destiny.

“When I was young, I didn’t see a lot of love and affection. My dad, the first time he took me in his arms, said, ‘This baby will be an amazing football player. And from that point, I was programmed to succeed. My dad took full control of my body, and it was tough,” shared Henry.

Further revealing his emotional side, he added, “The human being was missing almost everything. I was crying every single day, fighting for my dad’s love.” It is surprising to know that all that time Henry was scoring bangers for Arsenal, it was all to get a pat on his back from his father, which he still claimed to crave!

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Henry reminisces about his tough but motivating childhood

During the conversation, Thierry Henry recalled a game where, despite the spectacular performance, Henry’s father focused on his mistakes, which in turn both shaped and haunted him. “When I was 13 years old, we won a game 6-0. I scored all six goals, but it was always what I didn’t do. ‘You missed that control’ or ‘You missed that cross.’ And it can make you or break you. I decided it was going to make me,” Henry shared.

Even after the conclusion of his soccer career, Henry confessed to still finding a meaningful relationship with his father. He emphasized that his younger self is still yearning for his dad’s approval, highlighting the impact of a challenging father-son duo.

This newfound openness from Thierry Henry serves as a reminder of the fact, that strength, in its truest form, is often found during vulnerable times.

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