120 Quotes by Robert Pires

We always talk about Messi, but without Iniesta Barcelona are a different team.

I enjoyed India a lot. I learned a lot and came face to face with the poverty there, which is very, very tough. One thing's for sure: I no longer have the right to complain about anything. That's impossible now. But I discovered a beautiful country, fabulous and very welcoming people, and the local cuisine.

My time with Arsenal at the beginning was very difficult. Adaptation is very important and it was very long for me. But Arsene Wenger helped me during five or six months.

I learned everything in France, I grew up in France, but England is not the same football. It's very difficult, it's very tough, very physical.

I think Mbappe will win the Ballon d'Or, there's no doubt about that.

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

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

I love Lucas Torreira. When you play in his position you need to be a warrior, and he's a warrior. He likes to fight a good fight with the other players and technically he's very good.

When you are an ex-footballer you want to stay with the one team and one club, and Arsenal is my club.