// Van Bronckhorst: 'Hij kan zondag genieten van het moment, een prachtige afsluiting van zijn carrière' // #RVPLegend #feyadopic.twitter.com/EEZBmCnP1C", "Games played by Robin van Persie in 2005/2006", "Stats for Holland's 2006 World Cup game against Ivory Coast", "Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad", "San Marino on the end of record Netherlands win", "Dutch proud of record-breaking victory win", "Holland boss Louis van Gaal explains move to axe Wesley Sneijder as captain", "Dutch record breaker Van Persie hits treble in 8–1 win", "On This Day In 2014: Robin Van Persie Scored The Greatest Header In World Cup History", "Arjen Robben replaces Robin van Persie as new Netherlands captain", "Honderdste interland voor invaller Van Persie", "Miedema: Zonde dat Van Persie niet nog tien jaar voetbalt", "RAPE-CLAIM ARSENAL STAR: I WAS IN HOTEL ROOM WITH THAT GIRL", "Robin van Persie: "Still too emotional at times, "The Netherlands Coach Bert Van Marwijk Backs Robin Van Persie To Shine", Van Persie denies dive before free-kick goal, "How Beckham. [32] On 29 October, he scored his fiftieth career Arsenal goal in a 4–4 home draw with North London derby rivals Tottenham, but was hit with his first red card of the season on 1 November after knocking down goalkeeper Thomas Sørensen with a shoulder charge in a 2–1 loss to Stoke City. [33] On 30 November, he scored a brace against Chelsea to help Arsenal come from behind and pick up a 2–1 victory at Stamford Bridge. He came on as a substitute in the final and scored one of the penalties in the shootout as Arsenal beat Manchester United.

[75][76] Van Persie chose the number 20 shirt after assistant coach Rene Meulensteen convinced him that he would help secure Manchester United's 20th league title.[77]. After Van Persie's parents divorced he was brought up by his father. In January 2009, every Arsenal goal that month was either scored or assisted by Van Persie, which earned him the club's Player of the Month award.

It was the goal of a lifetime. Back in business! That is life. [137] Van Persie was the only player since 1966 in World Cup history to score with his left foot, right foot, and head, as well as scoring from a free kick and a penalty kick. Van Persie made his return on 14 April, in a 2–1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

He entered the Dutch national team's top 10 all-time topscorer ranking with a tally of 25 goals, dislodging Marco van Basten in the process. Van Persie scored the goal for Arsenal and extended his Premier League record by scoring in an eighth successive away match. This platform helps you earn rewards by inviting your friends to shop with you, and we love it! However, the Gunners lost 2–1, all but ending their title hopes. [131], In the team's opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Van Persie captained the Netherlands to a 5–1 win over champions Spain in Salvador. He is a good footballer, but he scores loads of goals at the same time.’’, "Robin van Persie's such an amazing footballer. 'As a mum, that fills me with pride.

He also equalled the record held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry by scoring 18 league goals from the turn of the year to the end of the season. He scored a club record of 35 goals in 2011 and was club captain for the 2011–12 season, prior to joining rivals Manchester United in July 2012. "I do not support Van Persie today, but he did not look out of control at half-time. ROBIN VAN PERSIE LIMITED - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity 'My kids speak better English than Dutch at this moment. In the 2010 World Cup qualifying process, the Netherlands graduated from Group 9 with a 100% record. [47] Van Persie scored his first career hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Wigan Athletic on 22 January[48] and two goals against Newcastle United in a 4–4 draw on 5 February.

It was painful. Robin van Persie has revealed how 'awkward' and 'uncomfortable' he felt when Arsenal's players were forced to give him a guard of honour after Manchester United's last Premier League triumph in … [29] The goal took his tally for the year to 35 goals, one short of Alan Shearer's Premier League record. [30] He made his comeback in Arsenal's Champions League group stage win over Steaua București on 12 December and made his Premier League return in the win against Chelsea over the weekend. Arsenal went 2–0 down at half in the first half, but Van Persie equalised before half-time. After two injury-hit seasons followed, Van Persie fell out of favour at Manchester United and he was allowed to leave for Fenerbahçe in July 2015. Robin van Persie will stay at Arsenal beyond this season if the important women in his life have their way. I love all that.’. But it is not just about Robin.

This made him only the fourth Dutchman to reach 50 goals in England's top division. He was bought by Arsenal as a long term replacement for Dennis Bergkamp. But that won’t be for another 10 years, I think. That is worth so much, too. On 10 April 2011 in a match against Blackpool, Van Persie put in a Man of the Match performance to give Arsenal a crucial 3–1 win as he set up a goal and scored the third. [133] He was also named man of the match by FIFA. Van Persie says he will let his family choose after his career is over if they want to live in England or head home to Holland. ", “Van Persie is the complete player. [62] Van Persie's final goal of the 2011 calendar year came in Arsenal's one-goal win over Queens Park Rangers on the last day of the year.

He finished with two goals as the Netherlands finished atop their group but again suffered a first knock-out round, second stage elimination.[120].

On 3 November, he scored against his former club Arsenal in a 2–1 victory. Before the start of the 2010–11 season, Van Persie changed his squad number to 10, previously worn by Arsenal and Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp. [110] Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst had previously confirmed that this would be Van Persie’s last match despite having one matchday left in that season's Eredivisie. He's played for a long time and I'm not sure he's scored one like that. [61] The following match, versus Aston Villa, saw him score a penalty and provide an assist.