Retired since 2016, after a final stint in the Indian championship, Robert Pirès had not yet organized his jubilee. This will be done on October 6, at the Saint-Symphorien stadium in Metz, where it was launched among the pros in 1993. The 1998 world champion made the announcement this Wednesday, during a press conference organized with the current Metz president Bernard Serin and his emblematic predecessor, Carlo Molinari.
“It all started here, my adventure among the professionals, and it is logical that it ends in Metz,” said Pirès. I just want to say thank you to the club which allowed me to sign professionally and above all to play, to be able to evolve, to grow, to play abroad, to be able to access the world of the Blues. »
Originally from Reims, where he completed his pre-training, Pirès played for the Lorraine club from 1992 to 1998 then played for OM (1998-2000), Arsenal (2000-06), Villarreal (2006-10) and Aston Villa (2010-11).
World champion in 1998 and Europe in 2000 alongside Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry and all the others, the attacking midfielder (79 caps, 14 goals) was also part of the great Arsenal “Invincibles” team in 2003-04, a season that the Gunners completed without the slightest defeat in the English championship.
He didn’t say who would be attending his jubilee, but we can imagine there will be some nice linen. “It will be a party,” he promised. We’re going to start sending out the invitations. I will do my best to ensure that the players from France 98 and 2000 are present. »
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