New York honors Thierry Henry and Pele with street renamings
Thierry Henry and Pele have been recognized in New York as the city temporarily renamed streets after the football legends. The move comes ahead of the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Crowds gathered in Manhattan for the unveiling of “Thierry Henry Way,” while another intersection in Queens was named after Pele. Both street names will remain for a limited period.
Match highlights
- New York temporarily renamed West 50th Street and 6th Avenue as “Thierry Henry Way.”
- Thierry Henry made an appearance via video call during the unveiling.
- The intersection of Shea Road and Meridian Road in Queens was renamed after Pele.
- The street names will stay in place until November 1.
- The World Cup final will be played at the MetLife Stadium, rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium.
