20 Years Later: Pires Still Haunted by 2006 CL Final Sub
Robert Pires recalls his 17-minute nightmare in the 2006 UCL final, the substitution he never accepted, and his strained relationship with Arsène Wenger.
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Robert Pires recalls his 17-minute nightmare in the 2006 UCL final, the substitution he never accepted, and his strained relationship with Arsène Wenger.
20 years on, Robert Pirès says being subbed after 17 minutes in the 2006 Champions League final remains his worst memory, still upset with Arsène Wenger.
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