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Viktor Gyokeres has joined Arsenal and chosen the number 14 shirt, previously worn by Thierry Henry, emphasizing his desire to forge his own path rather than compare himself to the legendary player. The transfer, worth up to £64m, was a long process, and Gyokeres is eager to adapt and contribute to the team under Mikel Arteta, with strong fan support and record shirt sales marking his arrival.
Kylian Mbappe will not be part of France's under-23 soccer team for the Paris Olympic Games, as announced by coach Thierry Henry. Mbappe is expected to join Real Madrid, who did not release him for the Olympics. Henry's squad includes overage players Alexandre Lacazette and Jean-Philippe Mateta, but he faced challenges in assembling the team due to clubs' reluctance to release players for the non-FIFA event.
Romelu Lukaku's 33-minute cameo for Inter in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Manchester City showed that the Belgian still has plenty to offer at this level. Despite not finding the back of the net, his physical presence and ability to win duels unsettled City's defense. Although he was not involved in the best chances, his mere presence was enough to create opportunities for his team. Thierry Henry believes that Lukaku will have to live with the blame for Inter's loss, but his return to form late in the season suggests that he could be rounding back towards some sort of balance between form and fitness after his struggles.
Ja Morant's recent suspension from the Memphis Grizzlies for appearing on Instagram Live from a strip club with a gun has raised questions about the NBA's handling of the situation and whether it was a move to rehab his image quickly. Meanwhile, reports suggest that former French footballer Thierry Henry is being considered for the head coach position of the US Men's National Team, despite his lack of experience in the women's game and a mixed track record as a coach.