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Thierry Henry's Controversial Handball: Arsenal's Heartbreaking Defeat in Moscow (CSKA 1-0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League)
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Thierry Henry's Controversial Handball: Arsenal's Heartbreaking Defeat in Moscow (CSKA 1-0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League)
Thierry Henry (Arsenal) in shock after his goal is ruled out for handball. CSKA Moscow 1:0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, Lokomotiv, Moscow, Russia, 17/10/2006. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In the annals of Arsenal Football Club's rich history, few moments have been as painful and controversial as the fateful night in Moscow on October 17, 2006, when Thierry Henry's handball denied the Gunners a hard-earned victory in the UEFA Champions League against CSKA Moscow. The image captures Thierry Henry in a state of disbelief and shock, his face etched with a mixture of anguish and dismay, as the referee's whistle echoed through the Lokomotiv Stadium, signaling the end of Arsenal's dreams of a winning start in the competition. The scoreline read 1-0 in favor of the Russian side, and Henry's handball in the build-up to Robin van Persie's goal had been the decisive moment. The scene is set against a backdrop of a sea of red and white, the passionate CSKA Moscow supporters celebrating their team's narrow lead. Arsenal players, including Henry, look on in despair, their bodies language expressing their collective frustration and disbelief. The tension in the air is palpable, as the realization of the implications of the referee's decision sinks in. This moment has gone down in history as one of the most contentious decisions in football, with many believing that Henry's handball was an unintentional one, and that the goal should have stood. Arsenal fans, in particular, have never forgiven the referee for his call, and the memory of that night in Moscow continues to haunt them to this day. Thierry Henry, a legend in the annals of Arsenal Football Club, would go on to score many more goals for the team, but this one, for all the wrong reasons, would remain etched in the memory of every Arsenal supporter. The image of Henry in shock, with the referee's whistle still ringing in his ears, serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictability and drama that football can bring.
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