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Going to play in India at the end of my career was particularly special. I never thought I would get the chance to even visit India, let alone play football there.
Leaving Arsenal was the most difficult decision of my career.
It’s very tough in the U.K. For me, it was totally different. English football and French football are not the same.
If you have the chance to go to MLS, it is a good opportunity.
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 we like to do as footballers.
I learned a lot from Zinedine Zidane with the national team.
Losing at Old Trafford happens to everyone.
In 2000 I was really close to sign for Real Madrid. I was in Belgium, playing the European Championship. I even took a picture with the Real Madrid shirt because all the parties thought that it was a done deal. But Wenger called me several times and convinced me to sign for Arsenal instead.
It would be very good news for the Premier League if Zidane moved to England.
For me, the goals were not important, but instead to lift some silverware at the end of the season. That is the objective for a footballer.
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.
Cazorla is a great player.
It was a pleasure to play under Arsene Wenger. He was a great manager and I personally thank him for everything as he brought a new philosophy to the Premier League.
It’s a huge honour that I’m mentioned in the same breath as Mesut.
I consider myself a survivor.
In France, the gastronomy is one of the best in the world. But when you move to England, everybody tells you to be careful about fish & chips. And avoid fried English breakfasts. I now know why.
L’Etoile, in Soho, is the best French restaurant in London.
If you want to build a good team, you need to spend a lot of money, especially in the Premier League.
You can compare Mesut Ozil to Dennis Bergkamp, because they play just behind the striker.
I believe one’s relatives are the most important people of all, they form a protective circle around you.
For Arsenal it’s very important to have a player like Matteo Guendouzi. He’s a good player and I think he can make a success with Arsenal. I hope so. He’s a great player, he’s very talented and he’s very confident.
When one is small, one always looks up at someone. To me, it was my father, Antonio, a former amateur football player. He was a striker of great talent. He has always been a role-model.
I think Mbappe will win the Ballon d’Or, there’s no doubt about that.
You know when you play for Arsenal, if you want to play for Arsenal, you need to be very, very good.
Fans should remember Thierry Henry when he joined Arsenal. He didn’t score much before becoming an icon of this club.
I enjoyed playing against Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool but the north London derby was totally different. I have so many great memories from this fixture.
When you play for Arsenal you have to try to win all competitions.
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.
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 know what to say – it’s what I love.
I believe Isco is a maestro.
When I talk about football and the Premier League I think everything is possible.
Mourinho could train anyone. He is great.
I loved watching Andres Iniesta.
What is good with the English clubs is that they respect the old players.
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.
Coaching with Wenger is a good opportunity to learn.
I believe in Giroud because he loves to fight, fight the good fight and not for himself, but for the team.
Diego Simeone is a great manager.
Mbappe always performs whether that’s in Ligue 1, Champions League or with the France national team.
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 grew up in France, I learned football in France, but I found passion in England.
It’s not in Wenger’s philosophy to go back and sign former players when they are older.
People think this is easy to be a football player. They only see the summit but they don’t see the ascent, which is far longer and tougher than the career peaks. And there are so few of us to reach the summits. Some might earn €305,000 per month but there are a lot more for whom life is hell.
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.
Pires is better than… De Bruyne!
To win the World Cup in your own country was magical. When Didier Deschamps lifted the trophy, I thought: ‘Wow, I’m a very lucky man.’
When you haven’t played for more than six months, scoring is the ultimate pleasure. It’s ecstasy.
In Spain, we always talk about Madrid and Barca for the title and that is normal because they are the two teams with the most history.
Unai Emery’s philosophy is to play good football and his experience with Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain makes him a great candidate for the Arsenal job.
I’ve always loved playing football.