Thierry Henry has defended comments made during Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony after facing criticism over remarks involving Kane and Lamine Yamal.
The former Arsenal forward, who hosted the event, addressed the reaction and said the comments had been intended as jokes. Henry also rejected any suggestion that his remarks reflected a lack of admiration for either player.
“Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal,” Henry said while defending his approach to the ceremony. His response focused on clarifying his attitude towards the two footballers following criticism of what he said on stage.
The comments have drawn attention because of Henry’s prominent role at the Ballon d’Or event. However, he maintained that the remarks should be understood as humour rather than a serious criticism of Kane or Yamal.
Henry’s latest response represents the current position on the controversy: he has acknowledged the criticism but insists that his comments were jokes and that he holds both players in high regard.
