Youre not nice thierry henry banters legendary french coach over taribo west
The infamous "You're not nice" incident!
For those who may not know, Taribo West was a Nigerian defender who played for Inter Milan and other clubs during his career. In 2000, he was a member of the Nigerian national team that faced France in the World Cup.
During the match, Taribo West and Thierry Henry, who was playing for France, got into a heated argument on the pitch. The exact details of the incident are still debated, but it's widely reported that Taribo West made a comment about Henry's mother, which led to Henry responding with a sarcastic remark about West's own mother.
The exchange was captured on camera, and Henry's response was: "You're not nice, Taribo West." The phrase has since become a famous quote in football lore.
As for the context, it's worth noting that the match was a tense and physical encounter, with both teams fighting for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. The atmosphere was already charged, and the argument between Henry and West was just one of many incidents that occurred during the game.
In the end, France won the match 2-1, and both teams were eliminated from the tournament. The "You're not nice" incident has since become a legendary moment in football history, symbolizing the intense rivalry and passion that can sometimes boil over on the pitch.