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I’m Emmanuel Petit, World Cup winner with France and former Arsenal, Chelsea, Monaco and Barcelona player. Ask me anything.
Bonjour, Reddit!
Emmanuel Petit here with Paddy Power News, who are organising my first ever AMA.
I'm a former French international and World Cup winner who played for Barcelona, Chelsea, Monaco and of course Arsenal under Arsène Wenger.
Please do ask me anything. About football, life, even my hair.
To read some more of what I have to say, head to: (https://news.paddypower.com)
Proof: https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/989875073367662592
UPDATE: I have to go now, but I hope you enjoyed my answers. Hopefully I can do this again soon!
IamEmmanuelPetit5099 karma
I flush the toilet of course, and then with the clean water I clean my ass. Like a bidet.
Ajstylez4882 karma
Hey Emmanuel , who was the laziest team mate you've ever had? On the other hand, who was the best professional?
IamEmmanuelPetit2973 karma
I went into his room in the national team and said, can't you just put your pants away? And he said, but if I leave them on the floor, I can just wake up, step into my pants and pull them up
Gungerz801 karma
If you could say one thing to a younger Emmanuel Petit, what would it be?
DannyBMayo638 karma
What was the most money you spent in a single day and what did you buy?
PeterC10620 karma
Is there a club (excluding the ones you played for) you wished you had played for in your career but didn't?
IamEmmanuelPetit2131 karma
Yes, I could have played for Manchester United. I really regret not doing that now, I could've played with Giggs, Scholes etcetera. Some amazing players.
But I have a crush on Liverpool - especially right now. I love Klopp and would love to play under him.
benjf1985552 karma
Excluding France and England, what's your favourite country to travel to, and why?
dkaywantstoknow490 karma
- Who was the best dancer in the dressing room at Arsenal and Chelsea?
- Which was the game you feared the most before going into?
- Your favorite food before going into a game?
- Arsenal or Chelsea?
Thank you for the memories.
IamEmmanuelPetit1060 karma
- Lee Dixon
- No, I never felt fear going into a game. Never, not even the World Cup final.
- Pasta with fish
- Gooners
SekZBoiAlex1986225 karma
And as a supporting question, which current player is the most similar to you in terms of hairstyle?
RogerXiao474 karma
What gave you the idea of getting a ponytail? Because your ponytail is cool and I love it :)
IamEmmanuelPetit1688 karma
Because I have a big head. I can't have short hair, my head is too big.
Novocastrian4462 karma
Which of your goals would you say is your favourite, and were you upset when Harry claimed it?
IamEmmanuelPetit1716 karma
I have a lot of sympathy for them. The club are trying to improve and they are the most important for the national team. I have a big respect for Pochettino.
It must be very frustrating, though, to never win any silverware.
(Yes, I know what you want me to say and I won't say it)
django_feck302 karma
Do you have any tips for the longer-haired gentleman? For example, do you use a conditioner or just a shampoo?
IamEmmanuelPetit621 karma
Avoid treatments, hairbrushing. Hair is sensitive. Treat it with respect.
McNutt10286 karma
Do you believe France have what it takes to win the World Cup in Russia? If not, what is the major flaw in the team?
IamEmmanuelPetit834 karma
We have the potential, but it's still too soon I think. We can expect semi-finals, but there are a good few teams better than us. Because they have a soul in their team, we have no soul.
ItchaBoiSid250 karma
With Wenger retiring, what are some of his qualities that you wouldn’t see in other managers? How was he different.
Thanks for doing this btw.
galpin226 karma
Oh my days! Petit!!
Could you please share an anecdote of some of the Arsenal days? No names have to be shared, I just love hearing stories of Bould, Adams, Parlour getting up to pints in Bremen and the lot.
And..
Obviously with the recent news, who are you suggesting or intrigued by as a new potential manager for Arsenal?
Thanks for everything Emmanuel!
IamEmmanuelPetit575 karma
When I first came to London for Arsenal, it was Christmas here. And we had a party with all of the players. We went into a fashionable nightclub, and we went for dinner and the night. As soon as I arrived, the English players were already drunk and doing a competition on who could take the most shots... So you can understand how difficult that was for me. I'm not a big boozer. I will let you guess who won.
I don't care who manages the club, I only care about what they are going to do after Arsene's footprint. Bring back the winning mentality, and keep the Arsenal brand.
BenjaniMaples206 karma
Who was the best player you played with at Arsenal and what do you think their best quality was?
Also, who is your favourite player in the current squad?
IamEmmanuelPetit1233 karma
In the current Arsenal team... I have no idea... Ozil when he actually wants to be a player
IamEmmanuelPetit800 karma
That is too hard. Ronaldo is the best example you can have, when you look at him, you know the meaning of the word work
AaronNMorgan14180 karma
Hi Emmanuel.
Who has been the best manager to work for? Including national and club football?
IamEmmanuelPetit443 karma
I only wash once per week. That is how you have good hair - take it from me
IamEmmanuelPetit480 karma
I don't know, I know that I am mentally strong and in my heart. But I don't like violence.
Ainm_Anseo137 karma
Hi Emmanuel, I once read that you won the jackpot on a fruit machine in Monaco and gave the winnings away to charity. Is this true?
fisherpriceman116 karma
What aspects of England shocked you the most when you first moved over? On and off the field?
IamEmmanuelPetit481 karma
The alcohol and booze culture really shocked me. It starts when you are a teenager.
Francis-c9286 karma
What's your biggest regret in your career?
Also, what conditioner do you use...?
IamEmmanuelPetit165 karma
I use shampoo and conditioner once per week, no treatments and I never go to the hairdresser
IamEmmanuelPetit261 karma
I have big respect, they're one of the biggest clubs in Europe. They're not just a football club.
IamEmmanuelPetit295 karma
I'd probably say, of those I've seen regularly, the Man United 1999 treble season or Arsenal invincibles. But I really enjoy watching City now.
IamEmmanuelPetit108 karma
I have got so many. I love every kind of music, reggae, rap, anything.
ImGiroud22 karma
Have you ever been approached by fans from a younger generation, who's only point of reference to you as a player, is from the FIFA Video Games?
And side note: What do you think of your stats? Is there any particular attribute you think should be upgraded?
IamEmmanuelPetit20 karma
No, but a lot of players want me to pass my badges. I always give the same answer... I want to mange my kids first.
igotdamaged2735 karma
You are out shopping in Tescos when you suddenly feel the onset of explosive diarrhoea. You make your way to the toilets, and there is only one stall, but thankfully it's empty.
After reliving yourself (and absolutely ruining the toilet), you suddenly discover that there is no toilet paper or paper towels. The only things in the toilet are an air hand dryer, a sink, and a mirror.
What do you do, Emmanuel?
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