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Former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires says he has turned down an offer from MLS club Philadelphia Union.
The 36-year-old Pires told the website of French newspaper L'Equipe that he would like to play in the United States but did not think the town of Philadelphia was charming enough for him and his family.
Pires, whose contract with Villarreal was not renewed after starting only 13 games for the Spanish club this season, said he "doesn't want to be fussy but if I have to go far away with my family, I prefer to do it in a beautiful town."
Pires won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European championship with
France, as well as two English league titles with Arsenal.
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