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

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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 in 2009 from Real Madrid, played 309 competitive games for the Bavarian powerhouse, contributing 144 goals and setting up 81 more. His crowning moment came in 2013, when he helped Bayern win the treble with the winning goal in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

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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 …

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 …

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, …

Robert Lewandowski dreams of Bayern Munich farewell to match Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery
5 years, 3 months ago

Robert Lewandowski dreams of Bayern Munich farewell to match Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski hopes to have won the same level of respect as Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery when his time comes to leave Bayern Munich. Veteran wingers Robben and Ribery moved on from Bayern at the end of last term, the pair given emotional send-offs after 10 and 12 seasons at the club respectively. Read: Vinicius should be targeting Ballon …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery: End of the 'Robbery' era as Bayern Munich's most iconic duo bids farewell
5 years, 7 months ago

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery: End of the 'Robbery' era as Bayern Munich's most iconic duo bids farewell

Firstpost  

Bayern Munich marked the end of an era on Saturday, as iconic duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery both scored in their final Bundesliga game to secure a seventh straight league title for Bayern. Berlin: Bayern Munich marked the end of an era on Saturday, as iconic duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery both scored in their final Bundesliga game …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Ruud Gullit, Wesley Sneijder confident of the Netherlands' resurgence
6 years ago

Ruud Gullit, Wesley Sneijder confident of the Netherlands' resurgence

The Hindu  

The Oranje decline in international football is a setback that is hard to compensate. Netherlands’ recent 2-0 victory in the Nations League against world champion France is perhaps a sign of recovery under new coach Ronald Koeman. READ | Xavi calls Messi ‘the best ever’ “In the World Cup qualifiers, we lost against France who eventually won the title. “When …

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