Robert Pires was one of the greatest players to ever play for Arsenal Football Club. The former French forward joined Arsenal in 2000 from Marseille for £11m. Pires left Arsenal for Villareal in 2006 on a free transfer. In total, he made 284 appearances for Arsenal and scored 84 goals. Bobby wore the number 7 shirt for Arsenal. The World Cup winner was part of the Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. He was born on October 29, 1973. Pires’ son, Theo, is part of the Arsenal Academy.
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“Wenger will stay as long as board wants” says Pires in huge revealing interview
Robert Pires has been speaking to the French media again about Arsene Wenger, a man whom he has always defended.
Should ex-Arsenal players keep negative opinions to themselves?
The more desperate the situation at Arsenal grows, the more former players appear to be speaking up about it but is it really their business anymore?
Robert Pires: I know Wenger, he wants to win the title
Former Gunner, Robert Pires, believes that Arsene Wenger is still the best man for Arsenal despite our disappointing start to the season.
Wednesday recap: Fixture list, Mkhitaryan, Euros and more
Here's Wednesday's news and gossip from the Goonerverse.
Pires: Vardy can help Arsenal
Another day, another Arsenal legend has his say on what he thinks of Jamie Vardy potentially joining the Gunners this summer.
Pires: I was told I was crazy to reject Real Madrid
Robert Pires has spoken about his decision to join Arsenal over Real Madrid back in 2000 and it turns out, it was all down to Arsene Wenger.
Watch: Arsenal legend reveals his favourite player to Andy Murray in new advert
Robert Pires and Andy Murray have teamed up with Standard Life UK for their newest advert.
Alexis still to prove he deserves the 7 shirt
With this week’s announcement that there’s a new number 7 on the block, I couldn’t help thinking that it’s a good job Alexis’ move came this summer rather than last, for if it had been announced pre-publication, we’d have had to reconsider our list for our Greatest Number 7s book..
Three Arsenal legends appear in advert
Thierry Henry, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg all appeared alongside Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and Hector Bellerin in the advert for our new 2016/17 Puma kit.
Robert Pires’ son signs with Arsenal’s Academy
Robert Pires' son, Theo, has signed official registration papers with Arsenal.
Arsenal legends reunite for charity football match
Arsenal have announced a charity football match between Arsenal legends and Milan Glorie, with all proceedings going to the Arsenal Foundation.
Santi picks Pires in his dream team
Santi Cazorla has picked Robert Pires for his dream five-a-side team.
Pictures: Reine-Adelaide joins training before FA Cup quarter-final
Arsenal have had their final full training session ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Watford, and there's some positive team news.
During the week...
Robert Pirès officially announces retirement from football
Arsenal icon Robert Pirès has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 42.
A World Cup and European Championships winner with...
Pirès right to hit back after Mills made dive accusation
Danny Mills, formerly of Manchester City, Middlesbrough and various other clubs where players not capable of making it at the very top in the...
Watch: The reason Danny Mills hates Arsenal
You probably saw what Danny Mills said on Tuesday.
Looking to rile Arsenal fans, former England right-back Mills has named Robert Pirès as the sole...
Pirès: Anything is possible against Barcelona
Substituted after just 18 minutes of a Champions League Final, Robert Pirès never played for Arsenal again.
After Jens Lehmann saw red, Pirès was sacrificed...
Pirès praises Wenger and backs Arsenal for title
A former pupil of Arsène Wenger's an now a committed Arsenal fan, Robert Pirès is backing the manager to win the Premier League title...
Pires would love Wanyama at Arsenal
Currently in Kenya as part of a Barclays Premier League promotion, Robert Pirès has attempted to capture the hearts of the locals by praising...
Six Arsenal players in Pirès’ ultimate XI
Arsenal legend Robert Pirès has chosen the best XI from players he played with on Fantasy Football Club on Sky Sports, and his team includes six former...
Watch: Robert Pirès’ 84 Arsenal goals
One of the greatest players to ever play for Arsenal, Robert Pirès turns 42 today (on Friday).
The Frenchman, who still trains with the Gunners,...
Pirès: Wenger’s aim is to win the league
Arsenal legend Robert Pirès told French television that Arsène Wenger's job is safe thanks to Arsenal's Premier League form.
After seven games, the Gunners are...
Walcott reaches goalscoring milestone
Arsenal's Theo Walcott scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over Stoke City.
In doing so, the England international found the...
Pires: Giroud is one of the best players at Arsenal
Pires sticks up for Giroud.
Bielik: Wilshere and Pirès helped me settle
Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik joined Arsenal from Legia Warsaw last January, to little fanfare.
Now a household name, having never featured for the first-team, it...
Pires on Wenger, Bergkamp and Henry
by Lee Hurley
We love Bob, Bob loves us, this much we all already know.
Just in case you found yourself doubting the Invincible's love for...
Arsenal have a ‘good chance’, says Pirès
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsenal legend Robert Pirès has told Sky Sports that his former club will be able to challenge for the Premier League title next...
Video: Every goal Pirès scored for Arsenal
by Lewis Ambrose
Robert Pirès made north London a better place during six fantastic seasons at Highbury.
A tough first year saw Pirès net his first...
Long shot Henry wins Arsenal poll
by Lewis Ambrose
In the latest 'best' poll on Arsenal.com, Thierry Henry claimed the accolade of Arsenal's best long-range Premier League goal.
Henry himself scored a number...
Pires mourns man who helped him recover from knee injury
by Lee Hurley
Robert Pires has been speaking to the media in France after the death of Tiburce Darou.
Darou passed away on the early hours...
Wenger: I knew Pires was 'good' within five minutes
In an interview with Arsenal Player, the boss has explained how and why he knew ex-Arsenal star Robert Pires was a good player within minutes...
Pires defend Ozil
Robert Pires has come to the defence of Mesut Ozil and hit out at those criticising him.
Robert Pires confirms Wenger has no plans to leave
Robert Pires has been speaking to the media in France about Arsene Wenger's Arsenal future.
Top 10 Arsenal goals v Liverpool
I hate the international break.
It bores me.
I can’t get that excited about international football when it’s basically just a 'bigger' nation comfortably beating a...
Robert Pires oversees North Bank 60 Clock End 37 marathon game
Robert Pires helped oversee the longest ever 11-a-side football match to ever take place in Indonesia and it ended with a crazy final score.
Harry Kane – Once A Gunner, Always A Gunner
Harry Kane recently signed a new Tottenham contract and protested his love for the lesser North London club, but is he telling the truth? Here at the Daily Cannon, we doubt it...
Could Mesut Ozil be Arsenal’s Greatest Ever Playmaker?
Could Mesut Ozil become Arsenal's greatest ever playmaker? He faces some stiff competition as Nia Griffiths explains here.