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 The 37-year-old Frenchman scored 51 goals in 123 appearances for
his country as he helped them win the 1998 World Cup and European
Championships in 2000, while picking up trophies with Monaco,
Arsenal, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls in a success-laden club
career.
"It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the
fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus,
Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the
French National Team that have made my time in the game so special,"
he said in a statement.
"It is now time for a different career path.
 "I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful
experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have
enjoyed taking part."
He left the Red Bulls earlier this month at the end of his four-year
contract in Major League Soccer, saying he needed time to
contemplate his next move.
On Tuesday Henry said he had taken up a role as a television pundit
with Sky Sports in Britain starting next year.
The speedy winger made his name in England where he became one of
Europe's most feared strikers after Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger
switched him to a central role following his arrival from Juventus.
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He scored 228 goals for the Londoners in two spells, winning two
English Premier League titles before moving to Spanish giants
Barcelona where he won a pair of La Liga crowns and the Champions
League in 2009.
(Writing by Patrick Johnston in Singapore; Editing by John O'Brien)
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