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Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger receives Legion of Honour award from Macron

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been presented with France's highest order of merit - by national president Emmanuel Macron.

Legendary Arsenal boss Wenger has been made an officer of the Legion of Honour, receiving his award in a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday night.

Macron said: "He embodies the humility, professionalism and elegance of French football.

"He has changed the lives of so many players, such as Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, Emmanuel Petit and Samir Nasri."

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