Has Kylian Mbappe eclipsed Thierry Henry? Arsenal legend’s former team-mate & fellow countryman explains ‘generation’ argument

Chris Burton Fri, 6 March 2026 at 7:48 am UTC·4 min read French icons: From Platini to Mbappe via Henry That has been the case throughout history, with supporters often nailing their colours to masts that were planted during eras in which their fandom was first building or at its peak. Childhood heroes will always tug on the heartstrings a little harder than modern day icons.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Lively debate is, however, part of professional sport. Life would be pretty dull if everybody shared the same opinion and never found anything to argue about. In football circles, you are often either ‘Team X’ or ‘Team Y’ - with there little common ground to be found. When it...