A biography for Robert Pireshasn’t been written yet.
“If you look at La Liga, you will see how important the academies are when it comes to producing new talent. Academies play a major role and that is something India should understand.”
“I believe Isco is a maestro.”
“I love F1, the cars and the speed.”
“Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry had more quality than Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.”
“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.”
“My experience at Villa has been a failure.”
“If you want to build a good team, you need to spend a lot of money, especially in the Premier League.”
“I loved watching Andres Iniesta.”
“I started playing with my dad, and football was my dream forever. Step by step, I learnt a lot. I worked really hard, and finally when I was eighteen, I signed my first professional contract.”
“I believe one must always put events into perspective.”
“Everyone benefits from a strong Paris Saint-Germain - the club itself, the French league and also the Champions League.”
“You can compare Mesut Ozil to Dennis Bergkamp, because they play just behind the striker.”
“Losing at Old Trafford happens to everyone.”
“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.”
“In France, it is important to work every morning on the tactical. Wenger worked every morning on the tactical.”
“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.”
“It's very tough in the U.K. For me, it was totally different. English football and French football are not the same.”
“I love Villarreal. They are closer to my heart than any other club in Spain.”
“You lose speed, that's normal, but the technique you never lose.”
“The 2002 Premier League was the best trophy for me.”