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Thierry Henry breaks silence in Man City charges defence after hitting out at ‘fake news’

Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has given his verdict on Manchester City's case after fake quotes attributed to him were shared recently

By Stephen Killen · Manchester Evening News

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:19 PM

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Thierry Henry argued potential sanctions against Manchester City will not diminish the quality of their players.
Henry previously shut down fabricated comments circulating on social media as fake news.
Manchester City are awaiting an appeal after being found guilty on 114 counts of financial breaches.

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Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has addressed Manchester City's legal battle, stating that any potential punishment will not erase the quality of the club's players. Speaking on CBS Sports, Henry defended players like Vincent Kompany and Kevin De Bruyne, arguing it is unfair to question their achievements because they were not involved in off-pitch matters.

Henry previously dismissed fabricated quotes circulating about him online as fake news. Manchester City are currently awaiting an appeal hearing after an independent commission found them guilty of 114 financial breaches brought by the Premier League.

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Thierry Henry breaks silence in Man City charges defence after hitting out at ‘fake news’

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