Former Manchester United and Dutch striker Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days with honour
5 years, 7 months ago

Former Manchester United and Dutch striker Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days with honour

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To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days on Sunday when he hangs up his boots after an 18-year career. Amsterdam: To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days on Sunday when he hangs up his boots after an 18-year career. “The goal was go out with honour because football is my passion,” the 35-year-old told Dutch media on Saturday before he plays his last game for Feyenoord against ADO Den Haag in Rotterdam. Van Persie’s 50 goals in 102 appearances make him the top goalscorer for the Netherlands national team and his club achievements include winning the FA Cup with Arsenal and the Premier League with Manchester United.

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Robin Van Persie starts coaching journey on a sour note, loses opening game to Ajax
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Robin Van Persie starts coaching journey on a sour note, loses opening game to Ajax

The Hindu  

Robin van Persie’s coaching debut ended in defeat on Sunday as Heerenveen lost its opening game of the new season in Netherlands at Ajax Amsterdam. “Based on the entire match, there might have been more in it,” Van Persie told television reporters afterwards. In the second half, you could see our intentions but we didn’t really create any chances.” That …

Donny van de Beek admits he's ready to LEAVE Man United after making just six Premier League starts in three years... as he insists the 'time has come to make a different choice'
1 year, 1 month ago

Donny van de Beek admits he's ready to LEAVE Man United after making just six Premier League starts in three years... as he insists the 'time has come to make a different choice'

Daily Mail  

Inside Ange's Spurs: Listen to It's All Kicking Off on how he transformed the club He has made just six Premier League starts in over three seasons at Old Trafford Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek has failed to make an impact at Man United Donny van de Beek has revealed he feels it is time to leave Manchester United …

Robin van Persie Joins Feyenoord Coaching Staff To Se If He Likes It
4 years, 5 months ago

Robin van Persie Joins Feyenoord Coaching Staff To Se If He Likes It

News 18  

Robin van Persie said he has joined Feyenoord Rotterdam's staff to help their forwards with their finishing – although he is not sure what his exact title is – and to see whether coaching is something he might like to pursue. I think it’s a win-win situation: I’m going to find out here if I like this and I help …

Van Persie on Solskjaer's future: Need to give him more time
4 years, 10 months ago

Van Persie on Solskjaer's future: Need to give him more time

The Hindu  

Manchester United cannot keep changing its manager and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be given time to prove his worth, according to former United star Robin van Persie. If Solskjaer is United's man, Van Persie says the club simply have to give him time. "Especially after Alex Ferguson left, everyone realised that it would be tough to stick to that level …

Man Utd icon Robin Van Persie backs 'great player' Alexis Sanchez to rediscover form
5 years, 4 months ago

Man Utd icon Robin Van Persie backs 'great player' Alexis Sanchez to rediscover form

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United forward Robin Van Persie has backed Alexis Sanchez to get his career back on track after a nightmare 18 months at Old Trafford. Sanchez, like Van Persie, swapped north London for Manchester, but has failed to follow in the Dutchman's footsteps since joining last January. Robin Van Persie is backing Man United flop Alexis Sanchez to put …

Arsenal news: Robin van Persie says Arsenal wanted to get rid of him when he joined Man United
5 years, 4 months ago

Arsenal news: Robin van Persie says Arsenal wanted to get rid of him when he joined Man United

Daily Mail  

Robin van Persie has revealed he left Arsenal for Manchester United because the club had grown 'tired of him' and didn't offer him a new contract. Van Persie stunned Arsenal fans when he left the club for one of their biggest rivals in a £24 million move back in August 2012. Robin van Persie stunned Arsenal fans when he joined …

Robin van Persie: Alexis Sanchez doesn't look happy at Manchester United
5 years, 5 months ago

Robin van Persie: Alexis Sanchez doesn't look happy at Manchester United

The Hindu  

Alexis Sanchez has struggled at Manchester United because he is not happy, according to former star Robin van Persie. Van Persie also made the move from Arsenal to United in 2012-13, winning the Premier League in his first season at Old Trafford – the club has not topped the English summit since. READ| Man United makes Harry Maguire most expensive …

Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst confirms Robin van Persie will retire on Sunday
5 years, 7 months ago

Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst confirms Robin van Persie will retire on Sunday

Daily Mail  

Robin van Persie will play the final match of his career on Sunday when Feyenoord host ADO Den Haag in the Eredivisie. Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst confirmed the news on Friday during his pre-match press conference. Robin van Persie speelt zondag officieel zijn laatste wedstrijd als profvoetballer. Van Bronckhorst: ‘Hij kan zondag genieten van het moment, een prachtige afsluiting van …

Robin van Persie takes time to greet every single mascot before Feyenoord's match with Groningen
5 years, 10 months ago

Robin van Persie takes time to greet every single mascot before Feyenoord's match with Groningen

Daily Mail  

Robin van Persie may not be popular with Arsenal fans after his defection to Manchester United in 2012, but even those of a Gunners persuasion will struggle not to smile at his latest act of goodwill. Van Persie was filmed taking the time to great and high five every single mascot ahead of Feyenoord's Eredivise clash with Groningen. Scroll down …

Van Persie Pondering Future with Feyenoord After Scoring in KNVB Cup Win
6 years, 8 months ago

Van Persie Pondering Future with Feyenoord After Scoring in KNVB Cup Win

Dutch News  

Feyenoord secures a convincing 3-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the KNVB Cup final. Robin van Persie's goal in the second half proved to be the highlight of the match, securing the club a fourth trophy in three seasons. The victory also helped to compensate for a disappointing league season, which ended in fourth place for the club. Van Persie …

Van Persie Pondering Future with Feyenoord After Scoring in KNVB Cup Win
6 years, 8 months ago

Van Persie Pondering Future with Feyenoord After Scoring in KNVB Cup Win

Dutch News  

Feyenoord secures a convincing 3-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the KNVB Cup final. Robin van Persie's goal in the second half proved to be the highlight of the match, securing the club a fourth trophy in three seasons. The victory also helped to compensate for a disappointing league season, which ended in fourth place for the club. Van Persie …

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