New York Streets Temporarily Renamed After Thierry Henry and Pelé for World Cup Tribute

In a tribute to the World Cup, two New York City streets have been temporarily renamed "Pelé Way" and "Thierry Henry Way," as decided by the city's administration. The names are no coincidence, as both legendary footballers once graced the Big Apple with their presence.

"As a Frenchman who chose to live in London, New York is my favorite city in the world. So, to have a street named after me is an honor I could never have dreamed of. This city holds a special place in my heart: our son Tristan was born here. So New York will forever be linked to our family's history," Thierry Henry, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, posted on Instagram. He played for the New York Red Bulls. During the current World Cup, the former striker will be working as a consultant for Fox Sports.

In the borough of Queens, another street was named after the "King of Football," Pelé, who passed away in December 2022. He played for the New York Cosmos between 1975 and 1977. "With the World Cup kicking off this week, we are reminded that football can unite people from all corners of the globe," wrote Julie Menin, a New York City Council member, on social media platform X.