In England, football is a religion. In France, football is not a religion. It's wine and food. — 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 Image
You can compare Mesut Ozil to Dennis Bergkamp, because they play just behind the striker. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
We always talk about Messi, but without Iniesta Barcelona are a different team. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry had more quality than Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Going to play in India at the end of my career was particularly special. I never thought I would get the chance… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
In France, it is important to work every morning on the tactical. Wenger worked every morning on the tactical. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
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 Image
If you play in France, Spain or Italy it is not the same football, especially when you play in England. Every game… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
It was a pleasure to play under Arsene Wenger. He was a great manager and I personally thank him for everything as… — 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
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
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
It's not in Wenger's philosophy to go back and sign former players when they are older. — 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
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
Liverpool is a great club and I always enjoyed playing at Anfield because the fans are so passionate. — 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
I grew up in France, I learned football in France, but I found passion in England. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Mbappe always performs whether that's in Ligue 1, Champions League or with the France national team. — 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
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
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
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
Unai Emery's philosophy is to play good football and his experience with Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain makes him a great candidate for… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
It's very tough in the U.K. For me, it was totally different. English football and French football are not the same. — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
I learned everything in France, I grew up in France, but England is not the same football. It's very difficult, it's very… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
When one is small, one always looks up at someone. To me, it was my father, Antonio, a former amateur football player.… — Robert Pires Copy Share Image
Fans should remember Thierry Henry when he joined Arsenal. He didn't score much before becoming an icon of this club. — 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
