Thierry Henry pictured kneeling while paying tribute to late George Floyd

Former Barcelona and Arsenal star, Thierry Henry paid tribute to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement .

The Gunners legend who is now a coach at Montreal Impact as photographed kneeling for eight minutes and 46 seconds.

Thierry Henry has sent a powerful message of support to the Black Lives Matter movement by taking a knee for the first eight minutes and 46 seconds of Montreal Impact's game with the New England Revolution.

Wearing a 'Black Lives Matter' T-shirt, the former Arsenal forward also raised his fist in solitary as players and staff across the MLS continue to pay tribute to George Floyd.

T-shirts over kit with the words "Black and Proud" and "Silence is Violence" have also been worn with players and referees taking a knee before games.

Gustavo Bou's 56th-minute strike saw Henry's Montreal side lose 1-0.