Arsene helped me off the field too. He was like a second dad to me. He loved a player with very good quality and ability with the ball. That’s why he enjoyed Thierry Henry, Nwankwo Kanu and Bergkamp. Robert Pires Read Quote
I enjoyed playing against Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool but the north London derby was totally different. I have so many great memories from this fixture. Robert Pires Read Quote
To win the World Cup in your own country was magical. When Didier Deschamps lifted the trophy, I thought: ‘Wow, I’m a very lucky man.’ Robert Pires Read Quote
We always talk about Messi, but without Iniesta Barcelona are a different team. Robert Pires Read Quote
I never watched British television. I bought myself a satellite for French, Spanish and Portuguese TV, instead. Robert Pires Read Quote
It was very hard to finish my professional career. But it’s OK, I really had played for as long as I could – I was 41 when I played my last match, in India, for FC Goa. Robert Pires Read Quote
Football is unique because it enables you to travel, learn about other cultures, meet new people and speak other languages. Robert Pires Read Quote
