Former Arsenal and FC Goa footballer Pires hangs his boots

Former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 42. Pires started his career with Metz......

Pires denies Spurs victory

Robert Pires grabbed a second-half equaliser to earn Arsenal a 1-1 draw at north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League on Saturday.The French midfielder, ridiculed after a......

ISL: Pires, Fikru get two-match ban, fine; Atletico coach Habas suspended for bust-up

Robert Pires of Goa FC. Photograph: NV Reuben/Rediff.com Setting an example and cracking the whip on indiscipline, the All India Football Federation suspended Atletico de Kolkata head coach,......

Pires joins Arsenal injury list

Robert Pires has joined a growing list of injured and suspended Arsenal players and will miss their Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Highbury next week, manager Arsene Wenger said on......

Pires strike saves Arsenal's season

Arsenal became only the second club in over 50 years to retain the FA Cup when a first-half goal from Robert Pires secured a 1-0 victory over Southampton under the closed roof of the Millennium......