Source: SKY_Sports
Pires has no plans to retire
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Villarreal playmaker Robert Pires has revealed he has no current plans to retire from football.[LNB] The 35-year-old is currently contracted to the Yellow Submarine until 2010 having penned a new deal in April this year.[LNB]Pires is still enjoying his time at Villarreal and explained he could take up an ambassador role when he eventually calls an end to his playing days.[LNB]He told Le 10 Sport: "I consider myself a survivor. I feel fine both physically and mentally. I am in no rush to stop my career.[LNB]"The chairman has a project. After my career, I could represent the club abroad or during draws for competitions. I could embody its image notably to meet the players."[LNB]Pires also reflected on his return to Arsenal earlier this year when Villarreal tackled the Gunners in the UEFA Champions League.[LNB]The Frenchman, who spent six years at Arsenal, said: "My comeback at Arsenal? I still have shivers thinking about it.[LNB]"I know English fans have good memories. But it was beyond everything. They gave me ovation before, during and after the match.[LNB]"All match long, while Arsenal played at home, I heard the stadium chanting my name. I almost had tears in my eyes. I will never forget."[LNB]
