I grew up in France, I learned football in France, but I found passion in England. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
I think Mbappe will win the Ballon d'Or, there's no doubt about that. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Liverpool is a great club and I always enjoyed playing at Anfield because the fans are so passionate. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
If you want to build a good team, you need to spend a lot of money, especially in the Premier League. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
You know when you play for Arsenal, if you want to play for Arsenal, you need to be very, very good. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Being at meal time on time is simple but important for the team. You need the discipline. Every top club is like… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
You cannot compare the way someone plays for a club and for a national team. At a club, you spend every day… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
I love Lucas Torreira. When you play in his position you need to be a warrior, and he's a warrior. He likes… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Everyone benefits from a strong Paris Saint-Germain - the club itself, the French league and also the Champions League. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
I never expected to adapt so quickly, but if you are a foreigner it's up to you to adapt to English football… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
When people ask me the best player I played with, I always say Dennis Bergkamp. He just had so much class. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
I started playing with my dad, and football was my dream forever. Step by step, I learnt a lot. I worked really… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
You can be a manager in Spain, France or Italy but when you come to England the intensity is totally different. It… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
At 15, I was playing with the C team at Reims and I wanted to leave. It's a difficult age for a… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
For Arsenal it's very important to have a player like Matteo Guendouzi. He's a good player and I think he can make… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
When I think of Arsenal, my favourite personal memory that I recall is scoring my first goal for the Club - away… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
In 2000 I was really close to sign for Real Madrid. I was in Belgium, playing the European Championship. I even took… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Arsenal needs Arsene Wenger, but also Arsene Wenger needs Arsenal. For me, he will die at Arsenal. He is like Sir Alex… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
I scored eight goals in 12 games against Spurs. I'm proud of this achievement because I know this rivalry is very important… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
People think this is easy to be a football player. They only see the summit but they don't see the ascent, which… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
It's not in Wenger's philosophy to go back and sign former players when they are older. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
When you are young and you join Arsenal, the communication with the manager is very important. — Robert Pires Copy Share
When I joined Arsenal in 2000 I learned a lot from Dennis Bergkamp. He was the mind of the team and he made things… — Robert Pires Copy Share
For me, I like to play several games a week because it will help maintain your physical levels throughout the season. Besides, that's what… — Robert Pires Copy Share
If you want to build a good team, you need to spend a lot of money, especially in the Premier League. — Robert Pires Copy Share
I believe one's relatives are the most important people of all, they form a protective circle around you. — Robert Pires Copy Share
I enjoyed playing against Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool but the north London derby was totally different. I have so many great memories from… — Robert Pires Copy Share
If you play in France, Spain or Italy it is not the same football, especially when you play in England. Every game is very… — Robert Pires Copy Share
For me, the best thing about being a footballer is that indescribable feeling when you are on a pitch doing your job. I don't… — Robert Pires Copy Share
I believe in Giroud because he loves to fight, fight the good fight and not for himself, but for the team. — Robert Pires Copy Share
When you haven't played for more than six months, scoring is the ultimate pleasure. It's ecstasy. — Robert Pires Copy Share
All the top clubs want to sign great players, but if you want a great player it costs a lot of money. — Robert Pires Copy Share
