Pires unfazed by France exclusion

Robert Pires “was expecting” to be dropped by France but he has no plans to retire from international football.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2004 - 11:15

Robert Pires “was expecting” to be dropped by France but he has no plans to retire from international football.

The Arsenal winger was omitted from the French squad for next week’s friendly with Poland after fiercely criticising Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech although the coach claimed he made his decision purely on tactical grounds.

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