The one player who scared Thierry Henry... 👻

The one player who scared Thierry Henry... 👻 #shorts
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[@amann7166]

Maldini is such a fucking legend, even in front of all time greats like Henry. The respect Titi has. It shows how big Maldini was and is

[@bertaloksuz]

Bro Maldini is the GOAT defender Mf played 25 years with prime Milan

[@kwamea.n1723]

The young Manchester United CR7 who was super skilled struggled to get pass 36 years old Maldini. Tells you everything

[@tiktoktravelvloggingandfood]

Asalmualikum y u call him titi

[@tiktoktravelvloggingandfood]

@@DZUP2023 what colour is your spaghetti

[@amolbhatia1449]

To be fair as brilliant as Henry was and he absolutely was, Maldini is on an even higher pedestal among the footballing greats. He’s genuinely considered one of the best defenders to have played the game so I’m not suspended at the awe. But it’s a nice touch from Henry indeed.

[@yamikushi9183]

Thierry Henry being scared and star-struck by you has to be one of the biggest flexes in history

[@francisdrake7060]

For Maldini? Nah, Maradona said the same stuff about him, Baggio, Totti, R9 and others.

[@herlingaaland]

​@@francisdrake7060true but Imagine the necessity to putting the likes of R9 and Maradona against you tho

[@fatzio5foot7]

@@herlingaaland r9 said in my orime my nightmare was milan when i use to play striker maldini use to switch to cb to hold me and he was toughest i ever faced

[@mugiwaraluffy6791]

Of couse henry star struck at that time because he only 20 i think..and maldini already legend

[@Lassibassi]

Clown stop its maldini the fact he is maldini biggest flex ever

[@finding_aether]

Henry acting like a complete fanboy is too cute.

[@mo2k638]

It’s respect and a legend recognising another legend giving him his flowers

[@FernandoAlvarez-hz6hb]

What program is this?

[@DacianAstilean-Styles-en8hp]

@@FernandoAlvarez-hz6hbthe Champions league show on TNT, hosted by Kate Abdo

[@nicsanz9105]

shahrukh khan

[@kurtsudheim825]

Ikr, first time I've seen him giddy like this. He's praised people before, but kept the composure

[@Cant111]

Class act from Titi. In France we hated la squaddra azzura, but nobody hated Paolo Maldini, too much respect for everything he represented

[@francisdrake7060]

Maldini was not the only legend, Cannavaro, Pirlo, Totti, Del Piero, Buffon lots of my french friends loved them, they were opponents, not enemies.

[@andriesusanto8684]

maldini , cafu , zanetti all brilliant defender and leader . none can hate them 😁👍🏻

[@selimguehria9832]

@@francisdrake7060as a french guy i confirm that. The only italian player we truly hate is materazzi i think you know why😂

[@frank2510]

​@@francisdrake7060it's a rivalry, it has always been there between Italy and France and will always be there. We had some veeeery important showdown where you won and some where we won, it's a classic of international football and will always be. And this rivalry does not stop there, our countries are very similar and both specialize in the same things so it's just natural that we are "frenemies".

[@marziofreddi8542]

​@@selimguehria9832 as italian i can tell you most of us( me included )hate Materazzi as well, besides inter supporter every one else in Italy think he is as we say Figlio di troia (son of a .....) 😂😂

[@minaemil8463]

Maldini is arguably the greatest defender of all time. Even R9 once said that the most difficult defender he has gone against is Maldini. Maldini was the whole package in an era of football that was the most enjoyable and competitive, an amazing defender, and a great captain

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

Cannavaro

[@alyraad5306]

Ofcourse respect but ive seen R9 making nest and maldine two of defence all time greats look like fools not to mention nutmeg fiesta

[@nishant54]

Unarguably greatest

[@restuayahibu3447]

Maldini best of the best defender..from barca fans

[@AdminAbuse]

Baresi and Maldini

[@emperorsanti9684]

Milan miss having a character in their roster like Maldini. Top top defender, he was

[@shadow-man8715]

We definitely missed him today seeimg as what happened

[@alanmorton5303]

I mean arguably the best left back the world has ever seen ! Most teams would miss that tbh

[@tcm_nilla]

​@@alanmorton5303 Maldini beckenbauer canavaro lahm Imagine that line up🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@connerscott9082]

​@@tcm_nilla lahm sucks bro

[@alanmorton5303]

@@tcm_nilla Cafu before lahm for me tbh. Zanetti and nesta honourable mentions

[@awesomeAB17]

Greatness recognises greatness

[@kiernoify]

Must be why I didn't recognise Maldini...never seen him without hair

[@Abdullah_Gardezi]

W 🐐

[@hcAdonis]

The early 2000s were a great time for football, legendary players, R9, Maldini, prime Thiery, Zidane, Figo, the great Portugal team. Just great times.

[@chrisg750]

What great Portugal team 😬

[@hcAdonis]

@@chrisg750 maniche, Ronaldo, Figo, Deco ....shall I go on?

[@chrisg750]

@hcAdonis yes go on lol they won nothing

[@hcAdonis]

@chrisg750 you said winnng, I didn't say the "all conquering" Portugal side, u said winning , you chose to think winning because u must be butthurt in some way.

[@chrisg750]

@hcAdonis you said the great portugal team as if they were a legendary team that won a few world cups or titles lol. You can say that "Great Brazilian team of 2002" for example and that would Make sense

[@Trance18]

There are two players that everyone admired and loved no matter what team they supported were R9 & Maldini. Maldini was just a beast and made defending an art.

[@baka6249]

R9 switched teams a lot though. Going to rivals will definitely earn some haters

[@Trance18]

@@baka6249 I don't think so, I have been a Barcelona Fan my whole life and although he played for us as well I never resented him for playing for our biggest rival and I know a lot of Milan & Inter Fans who always had the greatest respect for him.

[@djfunkychicken]

@@baka6249 That would be the normal case for players but not for him. The only people that hated R9 were his opponents on the day. He was a cheat code any team would be happy to have

[@deeray4637]

​@@Trance18 it's hard to hate when you witness such greatness on the pitch, isn't it? R9 was something special. My all time favourite player.

[@flamboyentpromotions3471]

Franco Baresi

[@davidac4532]

As a one of all time top defenders Maldini recieves all respect. Legend

[@MarcoQuelloConGliOcchiChiari]

The best of all time !

[@sketchyfade9276]

Italian defence back then was ruthless. What a privilege to be able to watch them play

[@zohaibbashir8394]

Maldini,Nesta,Materazzi, Zambrotta,Cannavaro etc.What a Defensive unit they were 🥵

[@TECHNOSINNER.]

​@@zohaibbashir8394 and Buffon😂

[@warisadriyo1018]

Don't forget Gattuso 😂😂

[@Balloonboy2709]

​@@zohaibbashir8394baresi too

[@vynsonypil8408]

and then a calm Pirlo steps in

[@radupopescu2370]

Two masters of the game respecting each other.

[@Kevon420]

For me the GOAT defender, he literally played from the last few years of Maradona at Napoli to the beginning of Messi's prime at Barcelona...absolute legend of the game and model footballer.

[@WhereisPenaldosworldcup]

He actually started playing only 5 months after Maradona joined Napoli so basically Maradona’s whole Napoli career (and rest of it), R9’s era and then start of messi/cr7.

[@delroydavis3765]

The best defender of All time with no apology‼️

[@tomydurazno6243]

Maldini is top class. Best defender ever, he has everything. And also the mf looks like a movie star, like if he wasn't already gifted god damn!

[@somnath1235]

2 legends giving mutual respect... That's what football should be

[@Madiar99]

Only Maldini tell to Gattuso to shut up 😎

[@emilarabkhanov5069]

That era was full of legends and personalities . Right now football just isn't same

[@aazarzabal9250]

Best defender i ever seen so far. Legend

[@jonathanjohnson2785]

Fabio Cannavaro enters the conversation 😊

[@babatundebamgboye3829]

Maldini scared me, and i never met the man.

[@MAA.9]

That was a slight dig at Carragher for always mentioning his win against Milan in 2005 whenever he speaks to Milan players😂😂😂😂

[@vb2388]

I am not sure why Jamie keeps mentioning it as Maldini and Milan got their revenge against Liverpool in 2007..

[@xhenxi4699]

​@vb2388 after that maldini teased him by saying, "I only won the champions league 5x and lost 3x"

[@slawton17]

​@@vb2388it's because no matter who you support 2005 is always more memorable. Proper underdog story fightback. In 2007, I'd argue Liverpool played better but couldn't find the net.

[@dr.fluffydonut9223]

The biggest respect you could give a player is telling them that you were scared to face them edit: gramnar

[@ananthnath8730]

Then there is r9 😂

[@midfielderlounge2592]

​@@ananthnath8730 he was also in the pocket 😂😂😂😂

[@ananthnath8730]

@@midfielderlounge2592 maldini and nesta will never agree with you

[@tcm_nilla]

Maradona was scared of lothar mathäus

[@esucil]

@@midfielderlounge2592 no had r9

[@gabrielstanley5348]

Maldini, Nesta and Baresi is the type of defender that emitted that kind of aura, striking fear into any forwards during their playing career. No current defender have that kind of trait not even sergio ramos, thiago silva, van djik, de ligt, chiellini, varane etc.

[@Flamingo.3760]

​@@NoRacismxcannavaro also but beackenbaur different defender.he not pure defender.he always focas in offinsive

[@101notfound17]

Maldini 's the fkin goat man imagine being such a beast on the pitch destroying almost every attacker you faced and then being such humble in real life outside football what a legend

[@johnnywalker705]

Maldini Nesta Stam Cafu as back 4 is the closest to perfection you can get.

[@crazylizard1889]

The way Thierry just turns away and cowers looks like a child who's had to pluck up every ounce of courage just to say hello. 😊

[@thevijaykumar]

When Henry is starstruck from a player, you know you are talking about one of the greatest. Maldini is the definition of greatness.

[@eldiego68]

I’m 31 and didn’t watch much European football growing up, but I do remember as a kid, every time Maldini appeared on screen, you could hear every woman within a 10 mile radius creaming their pants 😂

[@madhurjyachoudhury738]

😂

[@_abhishekpal]

😂😂

[@ashraf7242]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TSPH1992]

😂

[@doreeneb]

🤣😂😂😂 this is the realest comment here.

[@nasescobar6004]

The greatest defender in the history of Football, Maldini!!! What a giant of a footballer he was.

[@primadiuz]

That is how legends compliment each other ! 🔥

[@navbuttar4538]

I love how humble he is

[@szbugy]

Not only Maldini was the best defender of his generation (and arguably the best ever alongside Beckenbauer and Baresi), but being the best defender in an era, were football was probably at its most defensive (90s football was a nightmare for strikers), is extra special.

[@phiaklangtangjang5250]

The fact that Maldini never saw a Red in his career speaks for himself

[@myownlilbubble]

the rules were different back then......

[@njldst2007]

​@@myownlilbubble his tackling would have stood the test of time well, he rarely fouled, and even rarer in a reckless or hard way

[@abdulMannan-jp5se]

thanks for info.

[@santanafarraj276]

U are mixing with beckenbauer. Maldini has 3 red card and some yellow card suspension. Not a lot. Missed 12 games due to suspension in his 25 year old career is insane

[@RyuKami_]

​@@myownlilbubbleold rules are tougher

[@jayjay-nk8eu]

I think every football fan universally loves Maldini 🏆

[@FnDuK]

Maldini and nesta are the two eff GOAT back then. They were like a giant wall for strikers to get thru.

[@justaregularguyb6258]

Not for R9...

[@PrimeKaelX]

​@@justaregularguyb6258yet they pocketed r9 lol

[@joevolcano6720]

Paolo the King proves why the Renaissance started in Italy.

[@TSPH1992]

Maldini has a great sense of humour 😂

[@lorsev3840]

Speed, strength, dribble, timing, elegance. Maldini was a hell of a defender

[@livinginlondon6122]

Even Titi knows what time it is with Maldini . The best left back / Centre back I’ve ever seen play . He weren’t from this world , he was from another planet !!

[@paulwelsh9325]

Henry is a true legend . He knows the greats . Maldini , Messi and zizou he idolises them so much like us as a fan . Maldini done his apprenticeship along side Baresi then along came cannavaro. The best back 3 you could assemble

[@Libroerina]

Thierry is a legend. So glad he’s a pundit cause he’s one of the best.

[@shikaka2325]

Maldini makes any back four as a central defender or fullback. Pure class

[@jurgenrichter876]

Love both, Titi has always been my favorite player and still is

[@iamdxb6714]

One of the best strikers of all time 🤝 one of the best defenders of all time. Mutual respect.

[@siyabongakunene5052]

What a tribute from one to another legend 🙌🏿❤️

[@chrisg750]

Wow amazing words from Henry. Legends, both of them 🔥

[@sunsetrider45]

Maldini is one of my favorite players of all time. Because of his pure skill level AND he was always a freaking gentleman on and off the pitch.

[@hashleydalloo1496]

The humility of Maldini in admitting he was also not happy when Thierry played against him on his side.

[@andylloyd6301]

What a player and what a leader. He never even use to make a tackle He just knew to be in the right place at the right time. And nobody will ever wear the number 3 ever again.

[@DarthFC]

Bro, this is so wholesome. Henry is still a fan boy.

[@James-lc9ij]

Great to see two great players show so much respect for each other. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheFiend91-6]

It's weird that Maldini speak a better English than Henry 🤣🤣🤣

[@daddys3546]

Having an accent and not being able to speak in English are not the same thing

[@bihansiceklone]

There is nothing wrong with henry's english

[@deathkiller950]

Damn you can feel the respect they have for each other

[@anonymousMotivator2023]

Imo possibly the greatest CB of all time. And Nesta along with Baresi up there too. But maldini just had it all.

[@BUZZTROLLInc]

Maldini is in everyone's All Time Starting XI.

[@guinnessharvey4476]

What a gracious answer from Maldini:)

[@darrylem6157]

2 icons face to face in the face of humility! God bless u guys w looong life peace and happiness

[@roryheffernan9150]

What says it all is the fact you already know Henry is talking about Maldini before you see him respond ❤

[@nintendope8837]

Respect between two legends

[@CiciColino]

An absolute master of the game, you can probably count on one hand how many players in the history of the sport achieved his level.

[@unknwnXII]

when Thierry says that he was scared by a player, you know that player was world class

[@UltimaGooner]

Two absolute footballing gods showing humble respect for eachother ❤

[@_abhishekpal]

❤

[@gibbylit88]

Sportsmanship is just the best

[@Manpro107]

Football was at its peak from 1997 till 2009. Those 12 years had everything. Prime Henry, R9, Maldini, Pirlo, Zidane, Xavi, Puyol, Nesta, Lampard, Gerrard, Beckham, Pep's Barca, Prime Milan, Porto and Greece's underdog stories, Madrid's UCL title, Liverpool'd Istanbul comeback, prime Brazil, Messi and Ronaldo's Ballon Dors, Luis Figo, Ronaldinho, France's WC, Italy's WC, Spain's Euro, United's treble. Those 12 years arguably defined football

[@MrLeejunfan]

Beautiful. These are legends!

[@MARVEL-FOREVER]

Maldini is not a human he is a whole building

[@edsonortega1171]

What a legends! The best defender in Italy history and the best winger in France history! Truly respect, what a genius ❤

[@creativemecksdave1319]

Paulo Maldini was like a Rock of Gilberata in the then AC Milan defence. He is a Milan legend that strikers dreaded.

[@mbulelontlanga2278]

What an amazing soul!!!❤ Paulo Maldini, what a player, what a character.. just like his father Cesare Maldini.. some people are truly blessed. #Gratitude

[@GONTE_YT]

Maldini is my left back GOAT🔥 I respect all the strikers EVER, Pele, Hugo Sanchez, Shearer, etc, but the PREMIER LEAGUE HAS AND WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKES OF THIERRY HENRY EVER AGAIN. He was the complete striker. Power, pace, elegance, finesse, and also smart, held the ball when he needed and created assists. THE BEST🙏🏼👑

[@BOOMGURUS]

Now the class of defenders is no more, zanetti, Cordoba, zambrotta, Thursm, stamp, cafu, Maldini, Nesta, lahm ,Puyol , Marquez, lauren, campbell, Toni, etc ..the reason why attackers score 40+ is possible now a days

[@Duckiman]

I think it's more to do with modern rules. Defenders gets penalised if they so much as breathe on an attacking player. Every defender is afraid of making a tackle in the penalty area because they know the opposite player will go down from the barest of touches. I think even the legendary defenders you mentioned above will struggle in today's game. Conversely the top strikers from today's game would probably get half their goal tallies in the 90s-00s era.

[@BOOMGURUS]

@@Duckiman yepp +1 bro .. VAR to add more mysery

[@timothydamoulis2574]

There's still plenty of great defenders today like Trent, Stones , Shaw , De Ligt, Van Dijk , Varane. 😂💀

[@AstroSully]

Defenders are living in hell with VAR. Now woth rumoured off side rules it’s getting even worse.

[@The28studio]

I knew he was Talking to Maldini! Also, that guy aged like a fine wine, typical Italian.

[@abrisam2461]

Can't hate this two❤ arguably the greatest in their position

[@ekhanie]

Maldini!!! That guy was a wall. If he misses the ball, he didn't miss the leg. Maldini was a top choice for me when I played PS1 and PS2 back in the day.

[@hamburg303]

Being the goalkeeper behind maldini back then used to be the easiest job!

[@puneet_sharma007]

I thought Henry was almost about to cry......😢

[@KingN.TF2]

bro you know that maldini is scary when even titi cannot talk right 💀

[@kuakmal4176]

The conclusion is they scared each other

[@mujeebyasin1946]

Maldini played with Maradona,r9,Ronaldinho,zidane,cruyff,Henry,ronaldo and literally everyone else

[@allainangcao28]

Remember there were two dynasty pairings Maldini was a part of, his pairing with Franco Baresi and then his pairing with Alessandro Nesta. Even at his old age, he was consistently one of the best defenders in football not because of his athleticism but because of his timing and precise technique with tackles.

[@seck1ng766]

Maldini was one scary guy on the pitch. monster defender

[@MrYoumitube]

I never knew Maldini could speak English so well, he even has a slight british accent when he speaks. I aint going to lie, I'm a straight man, but Maldini could have easily been some kinda male model.

[@hnjahnjah]

Wow, that's a big praise, coming from a legend like Maldini that he used to be scared of Henry and vice versa.. Damn

[@bercegampu]

The Level of Respect and the formed of El Capitano Maldini has is only Beckenbauer beat it

[@gman6862]

Remember the Milan back four with Maldini, Nesta, stam and Cafu?

[@kartikschannel5297]

costacurta as well

[@yearo77]

Easily one greatest players ever Maldini no question and some class there from Titi to admit he was scared. As most modern men wouldn’t admit that.

[@felixy23]

He oftenly did clean sliding tackles in his prime

[@Nazeem_6621]

I was so heartbroken when Dibiagio missed that penalty. Such a good team they were in 98- Vieri, R Baggio, Del Piero, D Baggio, Maldini, Panucci.

[@shubhambhat8458]

What a classy gentleman Henry is! ⭐

[@josepaloalto]

respect for both of these legends...

[@jamie9063]

How is Maldini such a humble lil guy in this interview, and an absolute monster back in the day on pitch

[@Neoyorchese]

Paolo is a legend who deserves his spot in history and hopefully he comes back to Milan one way or another❤

[@beukenphom3680]

Maldini at 37 is still better than Prime Maguire 💪💪

[@user-wm7wj2yc7i]

Maguire never had prime.

[@GaurPranav9]

The day Maldini and his boys didn't let Cristiano play, the day I truly realized his greatness, I mean the Ronaldo who used to make defenders of PL dance here and there, was helpless infront of them👏🙏

[@amr4336]

No comparision between PL defenders and Italian defenders like Maldini, Baresi

[@stemidgley8981]

Amazing player, had the privilege to watch him at euro 92 at anfield. Also watched henry at Anfield in fa cup, scored a belter. When players like these were on the pitch you just admire what they stood for.

[@rubenjara5794]

96 euro?

[@marinogrivonlaverde6963]

Henry just stuttering before the Great Maldini... Ultimate show of respect from big Titi to the champion himself

[@AbebeAmare]

Ever since I started watching football I loved this man. Everything about him is class.

[@jhonnydiamond]

Maldini Immenso

[@1AmSwapnil]

Maldini really did make a real turnaround along with Coach Pioli and Zlatan

[@kartikschannel5297]

2 Legends showing respect to one another ❤🙏🏻