After signing with a sports brand, AS Roma interviewed Henry. In the interview, he reflected on this summer's World Cup and discussed his views on Spain, Argentina, and France, as well as the evolution of modern football.

Questions about the World Cup: Did you enjoy this tournament?

Yes, I really enjoyed it.

How do you view Spain? Are they the strongest team?

I've said this before. The key to this team is the team itself. The team is a star. You know, I've lost to Spain in every major tournament. I won't name the entire team, but everyone knows who they are.

What I always emphasized was their training methods, the team's distinctiveness, football philosophy, and the values that prioritize teamwork over individual talent - these ultimately led them to win the championship. There's no denying that the strongest team won the World Cup. This is top-level football.

This team's defensive performance at the tournament was widely praised. How do you assess it?

People always talk about small details like them only conceding one goal. But I'm quite certain that Spain only took 10 shots on target throughout the entire tournament. High-pressure defense is effective, and if you can keep opponents far from goal, you can achieve these kinds of results.

People often discuss how to contain this team. Is it as simple as everyone says?

There's something about Spain that always strikes me. People always say you must do this or that against Spain. But when you don't have possession, you need to learn how to play without the ball.

What should you do against such a team?

This World Cup had many impressive displays. Spain controlled the game both with and without the ball. It's wonderful to watch them play. Honestly, they're the one team I least want to face - they're incredibly difficult to play against. Every time we've faced them, it's been a real struggle.

There were also crucial individual defensive saves in the matches, like Casillas's.

Yes, I remember Casillas's save. Without that defense, we would have conceded. It reminds me of what I saw at the Olympics. Back then, I had to specifically ask the coaches about it. Their performance was remarkable, and this wasn't a fluke - it happened again at the World Cup.

Do you think the current squad receives more recognition for teamwork than the golden era of Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets?

Back then, people said, "With Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Puyol, and Ramos, winning the championship is guaranteed." People didn't understand that this was a team that relied on teamwork. Now, while the current players don't receive as much individual recognition as the players from that era, people better understand the value of teamwork since the essence hasn't changed.

So the individual quality of players has changed?

I'm not talking about individual players. I've always respected their football philosophy - they play as a team. The coaching staff already knows these young players well from their academy, so there's a technical connection.

Besides Spain, what else interested you at this World Cup?

I witnessed Argentina's repeated comebacks. Every match, everyone thought they were done, but they always managed to turn it around. And everyone was amazed by France's outstanding performance. Who could stop this team?

Regarding France under Zidane's era, how do you assess that period?

That's not something I should discuss. I wish him all the best.

In direct confrontations in modern football, physical fitness is increasingly demanded. Spain plays beautifully, but their physicality is also very strong. Do you agree?

"Physical" depends on what you mean - do you mean physical contact or match intensity? In our era, physical confrontations were more intense. Now many actions result in yellow or even red cards. That style of play is no longer possible.

If we're talking about match intensity, it has definitely changed. Many teams play with a deep defensive line and rely on quick transitions. Some teams prefer possession and pressing. During counter-attacks, players have to run repeatedly, requiring extremely high physical fitness.

Which direction do you think football is heading?

Football has clearly evolved. There are more tactical systems and more frequent high-speed transitions. But one thing about Spain that hasn't changed is their style of play - it's inherited. Players run, the ball moves. In the end, football's essence hasn't changed - putting the ball in the goal.

Take a bold guess - which team do you think will be the strongest in the world in the first month of the season? Should I say it now?

I'm hesitant to answer this question because the strongest team can change at any time. This only represents the current situation. Consider PSG from last season. No one expected them to win the Champions League at the start of the season, but they did. Things are unpredictable. However, I must admit that the current Barcelona is both impressive and worthy of respect.

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