The World Cup winner has confirmed his retirement after a senior career that started in 1993, having been a free agent since his time at Indian side Goa came to an end.
Former Arsenal and France star Robert Pires has announced his retirement from football at the age of 42.
The winger also played for Metz, Marseille, Villarreal and Aston Villa before finishing his career with Indian Super League side Goa, which he left last March.
Pires told L'Equipe: "I am 42 years old and now must be the time to say stop – my last experience was in India.