120 Quotes by Robert Pires

Playing for FC Goa was a great experience for me.

You can be a manager in Spain, France or Italy but when you come to England the intensity is totally different. It is about the fight, the spirit. The intensity is extremely difficult.

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.

If you play for Arsenal, it means that you have some quality.

At 15, I was playing with the C team at Reims and I wanted to leave. It's a difficult age for a kid - I wanted to go out with my mates, party... girls... that happens to everyone. Luckily, my mum told me: 'You don't know what you want, it's football - it's your dream and it could be a great job.' She was right.

I think football needs guys like Arsene Wenger.

Coaching with Wenger is a good opportunity to learn.

Mourinho could train anyone. He is great.

Paul Pogba is a great player.