Thierry Henry opens up about battling depression from a young age

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Thierry Henry has suggested he “must have been in depression” throughout his career as he discussed his battles with mental health in football.

“I’m a human being, so I have feelings,” the Arsenal and France icon told The Diary of a CEO podcast, as he admitted he “adapted” to his struggles.

“Throughout my career and since I was born, I must have been in depression.”