"I thought it was better to cut completely."

During 22 years at Arsenal Arsène Wenger led the team to three league titles and seven FA Cups. Then fans turned on him and he was forced out. He tells Robert Crampton about the pain of leaving the club #AFC https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/ars-ne-wenger-on-his-exit-from-arsenal-and-getting-to-know-his-great-rival-sir-alex-ferguson-9gll6jjdm

Wenger says that he played football in a charity match the day before the interview. Oh yeah, were you any good? “I was very good. I’m 70. I can still play football, so that’s not too bad.” https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/ars-ne-wenger-on-his-exit-from-arsenal-and-getting-to-know-his-great-rival-sir-alex-ferguson-9gll6jjdm

Wenger says his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, famously bitter during their time in management, has mellowed. “He [Ferguson] knows better wine than I do. He’s an intelligent man. You don’t make a career like this guy if you’re stupid.” https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/ars-ne-wenger-on-his-exit-from-arsenal-and-getting-to-know-his-great-rival-sir-alex-ferguson-9gll6jjdm

Did he stay at Arsenal too long? "I think I guided the club through the most difficult period in a very successful way. At some stage people say you’re too old, but they don’t really look at what you do. I served the club as much as I could.” https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/ars-ne-wenger-on-his-exit-from-arsenal-and-getting-to-know-his-great-rival-sir-alex-ferguson-9gll6jjdm