Soccer: Wenger insists Pires will miss World Cup

Arsene Wenger says Robert Pires will wait three weeks before deciding whether to have an operation on his knee - but will still be ruled out of the World Cup.

Arsenal were initially told the French international would require immediate surgery, ruling him out for up to six months. However, France national team doctor Jean-Marcel Ferret said there was a slim chance Pires could make the World Cup, if the injury was allowed to heal through rest.