Bundesliga: Mysterious thigh strain threatens to rain on Arjen Robben's parade as Dutch winger misses out on final season
5 years, 10 months ago

Bundesliga: Mysterious thigh strain threatens to rain on Arjen Robben's parade as Dutch winger misses out on final season

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35-year-old Robben, who scored the winning goal for Bayern in the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley, has said this will be his tenth and final season at Bayern Berlin: A mysterious thigh strain is overshadowing Arjen Robben’s final few months at Bayern Munich, leaving the injury-prone winger frustrated on the sidelines. However, Robben has not played since scoring two superb goals in the 5-1 home rout of Benfica last November in the Champions League’s group stages, and his absence shows no sign of ending. The mystery injury has ruled Robben out of Bayern’s upcoming matches, especially next Tuesday’s Champions League last 16, first-leg tie at Anfield against Liverpool, which “annoys us - and him the most” said head coach Niko Kovac. “It is very, very frustrating,” Robben, who has won the Bundesliga title seven times with Bayern, told Friday’s edition of German daily Bild.

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Robben quits as injuries derail comeback at Groningen
3 years, 5 months ago

Robben quits as injuries derail comeback at Groningen

Hindustan Times  

Former Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has ended his long playing career after an attempt at a comeback last season with his first professional club FC Groningen was marred by injuries. File photo of Arjen Robben, The 37-year old ex-Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Chelsea winger said his decision to quit was difficult but realistic. Robben made a surprise comeback when …

Dutch football great Arjen Robben announces retirement from football
3 years, 5 months ago

Dutch football great Arjen Robben announces retirement from football

Firstpost  

Robben rejoined FC Groningen last year after stints that saw him win accolades at Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, in later years. The Hague: Dutch football great Arjen Robben announced his retirement from his youth club FC Groningen on Thursday, ending an illustrious career spanning two decades. Considered to be one of the best wingers of his generation, Robben …

Former Bayern, Chelsea, Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben retires from football
3 years, 5 months ago

Former Bayern, Chelsea, Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben retires from football

The Hindu  

Former Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has ended his long playing career after an attempt at a comeback last season with his first professional club FC Groningen was marred by injuries. Robben made a surprise comeback when he signed a one-year deal with his boyhood club Groningen, a year after retiring with an eighth Bundesliga title at Bayern under his belt. …

Dutch veteran Robben dreams of Euro 2020 after months of injuries
3 years, 8 months ago

Dutch veteran Robben dreams of Euro 2020 after months of injuries

The Hindu  

Dutch winger Arjen Robben is dreaming of playing at the European Championship next month after the injury-prone veteran started his first match for FC Groningen in eight months on Sunday. The 37-year-old was the star of Groningen's 4-0 victory at FC Emmen as he delivered two assists in his longest appearance since his return to the Dutch top flight last …

Champions League: Robert Lewandowski-less Bayern Munich wait on Serge Gnabry ahead of PSG tie
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League: Robert Lewandowski-less Bayern Munich wait on Serge Gnabry ahead of PSG tie

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“Serge has a sore throat and will probably be out as well,” Bayern coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday ahead of the quarter-final, first leg at home with the return in Paris next Tuesday. Holders Bayern Munich, who already have top-scorer Robert Lewandowski sidelined, could also be without winger Serge Gnabry when they face Paris Saint Germain in Wednesday’s repeat of …

Champions League: Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski out four weeks; to miss clashes against PSG
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League: Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski out four weeks; to miss clashes against PSG

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Bayern host PSG in the last-eight first leg on 7 April, before visiting the Parc des Princes for the return game on 13 April. Berlin: Robert Lewandowski will miss both legs of holders Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain after being ruled out for nearly a month with a knee injury, the Bundesliga giants said on Tuesday. “The …

Arjen Robben comeback on hold until next year - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Arjen Robben comeback on hold until next year - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Former Netherlands international Arjen Robben’s comeback has been delayed until next year as the 36-year-old continues to battle injury, but he is still hoping to play this season. Robben’s much anticipated return to his home town club FC Groningen has proven a disappointment as he has played just 44 minutes in two appearances in the Dutch league this season. He …

Robben comeback ends in early injury
4 years, 3 months ago

Robben comeback ends in early injury

The Hindu  

Arjen Robben lasted just 29 minutes in his comeback match at FC Groningen on Sunday before being forced off by injury in a disappointing start on his return to his boyhood club. The 36-year-old retired last year at Bayern Munich but in June announced a sensational comeback at the club where he began his professional career as a teenager. His …

Arjen Robben Comeback at FC Groningen Ends In Early Injury
4 years, 3 months ago

Arjen Robben Comeback at FC Groningen Ends In Early Injury

News 18  

Arjen Robben lasted just 29 minutes of his comeback match at FC Groningen on Sunday before being forced off by injury in a disappointing start to his return at his boyhood club. Robben has had a career beset by injuries and the latest looked to have had his hamstring pulled and suffered as he sprinted to chase a potential pass …

Chelsea and Liverpool 'tracking Hoffenheim's Nick Breitenbucher '... dubbed the 'next Arjen Robben'
4 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea and Liverpool 'tracking Hoffenheim's Nick Breitenbucher '... dubbed the 'next Arjen Robben'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly interested in German winger Nick Breitenbucher after the youngster's impressive form in the youth ranks at Hoffenheim. Chelsea and Liverpool are thought to be interested in Hoffenheim prodigy Nick Breitenbucher The winger has been likened to ex-Chelsea star Arjen Robben, who joined Groningen in June Diminutive Breitenbucher is a left-footed prodigy who likes to play …

Arjen Robben given Jordan example to be lured by Groningen
4 years, 6 months ago

Arjen Robben given Jordan example to be lured by Groningen

The Hindu  

FC Groningen used the example of Michael Jordan’s basketball comeback in its bid to persuade Dutch international Arjen Robben to return to his first club. Groningen played Robben clips from the Jordan documentary “Last Dance” along with images of his own glittering career to coax the 36-year-old back 12 months after he left Bayern Munich and announced his retirement. “We …

FC Groningen used clips from Michael Jordan documentary to talk Arjen Robben out of retirement
4 years, 6 months ago

FC Groningen used clips from Michael Jordan documentary to talk Arjen Robben out of retirement

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FC Groningen said they used clips from MIchael Jordan’s documentary ‘The Last Dance’ to try and get Arjen Robben to join the club he made his debut in at the age of 16. Groningen, Netherlands: FC Groningen used the example of Michael Jordan’s basketball comeback in their bid to persuade Dutch international Arjen Robben to return to his first club. …

Did consider coming out of retirement: Arjen Robben
4 years, 8 months ago

Did consider coming out of retirement: Arjen Robben

Deccan Chronicle  

Munich: Former Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben revealed that he has considered coming out of retirement from professional football. Last year, Robben bid adieu to his illustrious career, that took him from Groningen to PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. He went on to win eight Bundesliga titles and the Champions League crown with Bayern. But then there was …

Arjen Robben was 'tickled' by thought of a retirement U-turn
4 years, 8 months ago

Arjen Robben was 'tickled' by thought of a retirement U-turn

The Hindu  

Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben acknowledged there was a period when the idea of reversing his retirement decision "tickled" him. Robben brought his playing career to a halt at the end of the 2018-19 season after spending an immensely successful 10 years with Bayern. Robben suffered with injury problems through much of his career and it came …

Arjen Robben: Retired Netherlands legend presented with gift by Bayern Munich
5 years, 3 months ago

Arjen Robben: Retired Netherlands legend presented with gift by Bayern Munich

The Hindu  

Arjen Robben returned to Bayern Munich on Thursday to accept a gift commemorating his hugely successful decade at the German club. Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge greeted the retired winger with a giant canvas photo print depicting Robben and a selection of the trophies he won with the Bundesliga side. The 35-year-old retired at the end of the 2018-19 season, …

Arjen Robben: Former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid winger leaving door ajar to comeback
5 years, 4 months ago

Arjen Robben: Former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid winger leaving door ajar to comeback

The Hindu  

Retired former Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has not ruled out the possibility of resuming his playing career. Groningen product Robben spent 10 seasons at Bayern Munich following spells with PSV, Chelsea and Real Madrid. "I always say: never say never," Robben told NPO Radio. Robben, who scored the winner against Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final, left the …

Football news: Arjen Robben reveals he will spend next season training son's team
5 years, 4 months ago

Football news: Arjen Robben reveals he will spend next season training son's team

Daily Mail  

Arjen Robben has revealed he will spend next season coaching his youngest son Kai's football team. The veteran winger retired from football at the end of last season, capping off his impressive playing career by winning yet another league title with Bayern Munich. Arjen Robben has revealed he will spend next season coaching his youngest son Kai's team Speaking to …

Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben announces retirement
5 years, 6 months ago

Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben announces retirement

India TV News  

Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from soccer. The 35-year-old Robben, who was thought to be looking for a new club after playing his last game for Bayern in May, said Thursday in a statement, "I have decided to put an end to my career as a professional football player. Robben, who joined Bayern …

Bundesliga: Dutch winger Arjen Robben announces retirement from football following 10-year spell with Bayern Munich
5 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga: Dutch winger Arjen Robben announces retirement from football following 10-year spell with Bayern Munich

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There had been speculation Robben would continue playing, with a possible return to England mooted, but instead, he has decided to hang up his boots after a career which was often blighted by injuries The Hague: Dutch winger Arjen Robben announced on Thursday he is ending his playing career at the age of 35 after a 10-year spell with German …

Bayern Munich great Arjen Robben retires
5 years, 6 months ago

Bayern Munich great Arjen Robben retires

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich and Netherlands great Arjen Robben has decided to end his playing career at the age of 35. Robben enjoyed a glittering career at the top of European football, winning a host of trophies for PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern. Read: Gianluigi Buffon returns to Juventus Bayern snapped him up in 2009 and, though injuries were a regular …

European football talking points: Bayern Munich give Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery perfect send off; Ajax clinch Eredivisie title
5 years, 7 months ago

European football talking points: Bayern Munich give Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery perfect send off; Ajax clinch Eredivisie title

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The Game of Thrones series-ending episode might have taken the sheen off what was otherwise hyped up as the last big weekend of European football before the players took leave for the long summer. Bayern Munich produced a trademark swashbuckling display of football to overpower Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 to ensure the title remained in Munich much to the despair of …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich bids farewell to benched Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery
5 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich bids farewell to benched Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery

The Hindu  

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery bid an emotional farewell to Bayern Munich ahead of Saturday’s title-deciding clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, despite starting their final home game for Bayern on the bench. Related | Niko Kovac not interested in sack speculation Fans displayed a tifo thanking the pair for their “fight and commitment for our colours,” and the two players looked …

Arjen Robben considering retirment after leaving Bayern Munich at the season end
5 years, 7 months ago

Arjen Robben considering retirment after leaving Bayern Munich at the season end

The Hindu  

Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire from football altogether. At a press conference in Munich on Tuesday, Robben said that he still didn't know what life after Bayern held for him. I wanted to get back on the …

Bundesliga: Departing Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben undecided about future, says retirement an option
5 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Departing Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben undecided about future, says retirement an option

Firstpost  

Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire from football altogether. Berlin: Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire …

Bundesliga: Ribery, Robben return as Bayern go five points clear
5 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: Ribery, Robben return as Bayern go five points clear

Hindustan Times  

Arjen Robben said his Bayern Munich journey was not yet over after he and Franck Ribery returned from injury on Saturday to help Bayern to a 3-1 win over Hanover and heap pressure on Bundesliga title rivals Borussia Dortmund. The veteran wingers, both of whom are set to leave Bayern at the end of the season, came off the bench …

Robben: I don't know if I'll play for Bayern again
5 years, 8 months ago

Robben: I don't know if I'll play for Bayern again

The Hindu  

Arjen Robben is unsure whether he will pull on a Bayern Munich shirt again as injury threatens to spoil the end of his time with the Bundesliga giant. Robben has not appeared for Bayern since November and, after suffering a calf injury last month, he fears that he will not be fit enough to say a final goodbye. "I have …

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