Arsene Wenger thinks football managers have to be 'like a priest' to do the job right

Arsene Wenger has likened being a football manager to joining the priesthood and admits you have to "sacrifice your life" to be a success.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2017 - 23:25

Arsene Wenger has likened being a football manager to joining the priesthood and admits you have to "sacrifice your life" to be a success.

The Arsenal boss is becoming a dying breed of manager who remains at one club for a prolonged period, having celebrated 20 years in charge last October.

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