Arsenal legend, 53, becomes dad for a fourth time two years after splitting from wife

Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires has announced the birth of his fourth child at age 53. The former France international shared on Instagram that he and his partner welcomed a daughter named Olivia on October 31, 2026. The news arrived two years after Pires separated from French model Jessica Lemarie.

Pires previously had three children with Lemarie during their 21-year relationship, including 19-year-old footballer Theo. Several former teammates congratulated Pires on the announcement, including Gilberto Silva, Petr Cech, and Sol Campbell.