How Arsenal legend Thierry Henry became the centre of one national team’s celebrations following winning goal

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Arsenal are synonymous with having had some of the Premier League’s greatest ever players walk through their doors.

Arsene Wenger made some incredible signings during his reign as Arsenal manager and some of the world’s best graced the turf at Highbury and the Emirates Stadium.

Supporters often reminisce about the guile of Dennis Bergkamp, the tenacity and aggression of Patrick Vieira, as well as the leadership and pride of Tony Adams.

Thierry Henry is arguably the Arsenal legend held in the highest esteem at the club, holding the record as the club’s all-time top goal scorer and but it seems Henry’s impact on football is still on show in the most unlikeliest of places.

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Thierry Henry mobbed during Panama goal celebrations

Several Arsenal players have been called up for international duty and games are currently going on across the world in many different locations at many different times.

Over in the US, Panama grabbed a dramatic last minute winner during their Concacaf Nations League game and the goal sparked wild celebrations involving none other than Thierry Henry.

Panama’s Cecilio Waterman struck the late winner and proceeded to jump over to where Henry was working for American television to celebrate with the former French international.

Waterman told Henry during the celebrations: “You’re my idol, you’re my idol.” His side took a first leg lead in their Nations League semi final clash.

Henry played for New York Red Bulls in his career

Henry spent some time in the USA during the twilight of his career having made the move to New York Red Bulls from Barcelona in July 2010.

The former Gunners striker spent almost five years in New York, making 135 appearances and scoring 52 goals along the way.

He won a Supporters Shield with the club in the 2012-13 season and also during the campaign returned to North London on a two month loan spell.

Henry shared a touching moment with his manager Wenger during the loan spell as he scored a memorable winning goal in the FA Cup against Leeds on his returning debut.