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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Sumit Roy

Thierry Henry’s prime speed returns to spotlight after viral IShowSpeed exchange with Zlatan Ibrahimović

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IShowSpeed is known for his confidence, but during a recent FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast, two football legends quickly challenged one of his boldest claims. A video shared online showed Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry joking with the popular streamer after the topic of speed came up. When the idea of Speed racing a prime Thierry Henry was mentioned, both former stars made it clear they did not think the contest would be close.

The exchange quickly caught the attention of football fans. While the conversation was lighthearted, it also brought back memories of Henry’s incredible pace during his playing days. Many younger fans know Henry as a football icon, but those who watched him at Arsenal and with France remember how difficult he was to stop once he started running with the ball. The clip has now sparked fresh discussions across social media about football speed, sprinting ability, and how different those skills can be.

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