Robert Pires

I've always loved playing football.

— Robert Pires

I believe Isco is a maestro.

— Robert Pires

When you are young and you join Arsenal, the communication with the manager is very important.

— Robert Pires

When I joined Arsenal in 2000 I learned a lot from Dennis Bergkamp. He was the mind of the team and he…

— Robert Pires

For me, I like to play several games a week because it will help maintain your physical levels throughout the season. Besides,…

— Robert Pires

You can't know where you're going when you're a coach.

— Robert Pires

If you want to build a good team, you need to spend a lot of money, especially in the Premier League.

— Robert Pires

I believe one's relatives are the most important people of all, they form a protective circle around you.

— Robert Pires

I enjoyed playing against Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool but the north London derby was totally different. I have so many great…

— Robert Pires

Whether it's a coach or a player arriving during the season it's not easy.

— Robert Pires

If you play in France, Spain or Italy it is not the same football, especially when you play in England. Every game…

— Robert Pires

For me, the best thing about being a footballer is that indescribable feeling when you are on a pitch doing your job.…

— Robert Pires

I believe in Giroud because he loves to fight, fight the good fight and not for himself, but for the team.

— Robert Pires

When you haven't played for more than six months, scoring is the ultimate pleasure. It's ecstasy.

— Robert Pires

All the top clubs want to sign great players, but if you want a great player it costs a lot of money.

— Robert Pires

The 2002 Premier League was the best trophy for me.

— Robert Pires

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

When I think of Arsenal, my favourite personal memory that I recall is scoring my first goal for the Club - away…

— Robert Pires

I grew up in France, I learned football in France, but I found passion in England.

— Robert Pires

All the coaches I've had have been important for me, whether it was Joel Muller at Metz, Rolland Courbis at Marseille, Manuel…

— Robert Pires

Fans should remember Thierry Henry when he joined Arsenal. He didn't score much before becoming an icon of this club.

— Robert Pires

In France, the gastronomy is one of the best in the world. But when you move to England, everybody tells you to…

— Robert Pires

Sometimes, a national team's shirt is heavy.

— Robert Pires

It was very hard to finish my professional career. But it's OK, I really had played for as long as I could…

— Robert Pires

My time with Arsenal at the beginning was very difficult. Adaptation is very important and it was very long for me. But…

— Robert Pires