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VAN PERSIE GOES INTO PREPARATION FOR NEW SEASON

VAN PERSIE GOES INTO PREPARATION FOR NEW SEASON

Former Manchester United player, Robin Van Persie has gone into preparations for the upcoming season. The striker who is known for his explosive shots from either of his foot recently posted a video of himself on the popular social media application, Instagram where he was in a boxing ring, working out. The video bore the caption “Getting ready for the new season” and showed hi, putting his paces through on the pads. The Dutch striker seemed quite good with his…

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Manchester United has reached the finals of the Europa League

Manchester United has reached the finals of the Europa League

With an aggregate score of 2-1, Manchester United has edged out a victory over Celta de Vigo and the English Premier League club will be facing off with Ajax in the finals which will be played on May 24. This is the 1st time that Manchester United has advanced into the finals of the European competition since it kicked off which was back in1971. Manchester United has generally been able to compete and qualify for the UEFA Champions League on…

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Fenerbahce and Besiktas supporters Fight Erupt

Fenerbahce and Besiktas supporters Fight Erupt

The tempers have been flying high between the supporters of Fenerbahce and Besiktas since the derby match of the two teams yesterday. It was probably the most controversial game this season in Turkey and the entire controversy revolved around one player only which was RVP, the former Netherlands skipper. He was the one who first displayed his outstanding acting skills to cook up a foul and make the referee issue an exit command to Dusko Tosic decreasing Besiktas by one…

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I MAY STILL REMAIN UNITED’S PLAYER IF…

I MAY STILL REMAIN UNITED’S PLAYER IF…

Robin van Persie believes he could still be shining at Manchester United if the former coach Alex Ferguson was still the manager at Old Trafford. The Netherlands international visited Old Trafford for the first time since leaving the club for Fenerbahce in July 2015 when the two teams met in the Europa League on Thursday 20th of October. Van Persie netted 58 goals for United in three seasons and won the Premier League title in his first season – and…

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Robin Van Persie Compared To Vardy For Aston Villa

Robin Van Persie Compared To Vardy For Aston Villa

There are certain statements that are not easily forgotten. For instance, in 2012 Sir Alex Ferguson by taking on Robin van Persie who was then footballer of the year and Arsenal striker of repute. His statement was in the Premier League and it was regarding being able to win the title of Premier League one last time. Even though the squad did come under financial pressure he took on the striker of 29 years of age and for 24 million…

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Robin van Persie too good for the Turkish league

Robin van Persie too good for the Turkish league

Robin van Persie who is currently playing with Fenerbahce seems to be too good for the Turkish league. Indeed, with the kind of goal that the former Manchester United and Arsenal player scored against Gaziantepspor, you will get the perception that van Persie is too good for the Turkish league. Indeed, he received a ball that put him one against one with the keeper and instead of firing a shot into the net; he just dribbled past the keeper as…

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ROBIN VAN PERSIE HAPPY WITH IMPROVEMENTS

ROBIN VAN PERSIE HAPPY WITH IMPROVEMENTS

The Ex-Arsenal striker, who once won the Premier League Golden Boot, was recently frustrated with his role at Turkish giants Fenerbahce SK. He says he is currently happy with the improvements. The 32-year old Dutch striker, who put 30 goals past the goal keeper whilst in the Premier league, has struggled with expectations since reaching Turkey. The Netherland International, who matched Thierry Henry’s 30 goals in one season record in the 2011/2012 season at Arsenal, has completed full 90 minutes…

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Former Chelsea player Wayne Bridge welcomes his 2nd son

Former Chelsea player Wayne Bridge welcomes his 2nd son

Wayne Bridge retired from playing competitive football back in May of 2014 but he still remains in the media and in these past few weeks he certainly has been in the spotlight after it was announced and confirmed that the former Chelsea player is the parent of his 2nd son which is named: Carter. The wife of Wayne Bridge, Frankie Bridge gave birth to his 2nd son on August 15 and confirmed this with her twitter account as she wrote:…

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Louis van Gaal has hinted that Manchester United may not go into the transfer market

Louis van Gaal has hinted that Manchester United may not go into the transfer market

Louis van Gaal has hinted that Manchester United may not go into the transfer market for a new signing, as he believes that Memphis Depay can accommodate into the striker’s position. The 21-year-old was recently brought in from Dutch football £ 25 million. He is widely known as the winger, but van Gaal has revealed another dimension within the Dutchman. He says thatDepay has always shown the ability to learn as he goes in the game. This would allow him…

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Robin Van Persie accepts not Delivering as Expected

Robin Van Persie accepts not Delivering as Expected

Robin Van Persie knows that he has not been delivering as much as he should in the 2014-15 Season, but, he refuses to blame himself only for the deterioration that has come in Manchester United’s game recently. United has lost two out of their last three games and they have now been overtaken by Southampton FC in the league points table. And, it’s not only the story of the league. In the other competitions as well in which they are…

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