Thierry Henry urges players to use influence amid Fifa governance scrutiny

Thierry Henry stated on Tuesday that professional soccer players hold significant, underutilized influence regarding the management and direction of the sport. Speaking alongside Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher, the former Arsenal, Barcelona, and France forward emphasized that athletes possess the capacity to drive organizational change if they act collectively. Henry made these comments as Fifa continues to face criticism from various football confederations and segments of the global fanbase. The discussion occurred during preparation for the upcoming Champions League broadcasting season on CBS and Paramount. Henry maintained that, particularly in the current climate, players have the power to alter institutional structures if they choose to exercise their voices. The remarks come as ongoing political tensions surround the leadership and governance of international soccer.

• 7:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Thierry Henry says players ‘have more power than they think’ amid Fifa scandals