3 d. ago Robin van Persie's allegiances clear with telling Man United vs Arsenal comment

Robin van Persie is a divisive figure among Arsenal fans after leaving the Gunners for Manchester United - but he has sought to make amends ahead of his two former sides' blockbuster clash

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3 d. ago Robin van Persie shows where loyalties lie with telling Man Utd vs Arsenal response

Robin van Persie enjoyed successful spells with both Manchester United and Arsenal during his playing career with both of his sides set to go head-to-head in the Premier League this weekend

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5 d. ago Thuram and Martínez quell Feyenoord’s fire to put Inter in control of last

Robin van Persie has helped Feyenoord stun Inter before but it will take an almighty turnaround to earn their first European Cup quarter-final since 1972. This was a harsh introduction to the sharp end of management for a local hero whose below-strength side sparkled briefly before their visitors’ knowhow comfortably won out.A goal in each half from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez meant Inter have a foot in the last eight and, positioned in the softer half of the draw, cannot be discounted from going the distance. It will take time for Van Persie, appointed 10 days ago to harness the legacy bequeathed by Arne Slot, to stamp his identity here; a seasoned Inter, ultimately assured and lethal, look quietly confident in their own skin. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Thuram and Martínez quell Feyenoord’s fire as Inter give Van Persie harsh lesson

Robin van Persie may have found that, for this year at least, fairytales have their limits. Only 10 days have passed since he was tasked with leading the club that forged him and it was a delicious twist of fate that Inter, contributors to a formative moment in his playing career, posed his first Champions League test. This proved a harsh introduction to the sharper end of management and it will be a shock for the ages if a depleted Feyenoord, willing but callow, can turn around a two-goal deficit at San Siro next week.Inter simply weathered an early storm and, summoning the poise and wisdom that so often helps Serie A sides dismiss irritating arrivistes, brought their potent strike force to bear. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez finished clinically either side of half-time and at this point it would be a stretch to claim Piotr Zielinski’s missed penalty may be consequential. While Milan had fallen here in the playoffs and been humbled in the return leg too, their city rivals simp...

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7 d. ago Robin van Persie brutally mocked with rude chant after taking Feyenoord job

Robin van Persie became manager of boyhood club Feyenoord last month, choosing to quit fellow Eredivisie side Heerenveen, who'd given the former striker his first managerial role

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9 d. ago Robin van Persie details impact Arsene Wenger, Alex Ferguson and Arne Slot have had on career

The former Arsenal and Manchester United forward is following in the footsteps of Arne Slot as Feyenoord's new boss, and he's got plenty of role models to inspire him

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1 week ago Arne Slot explains qualities that will make Robin van Persie a top manager after ‘smart’ Feyenoord appointment

The ex-Arsenal and Manchester United striker has been installed as head coach of Slot’s former club

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2 w. ago Robin van Persie lands new managerial job and avoids awkward Arsenal reunion

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been appointed as the new head coach of his boyhood club Feyenoord after leaving Heerenveen for the job

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2 w. ago Robin van Persie confirmed as new manager of Champions League last

The Premier League legend, 41, has managed Heerenveen since the start of the season but has left the club to immediately to take up the new role in the Eredivisie.

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2 w. ago Robin van Persie agrees Champions League job despite winning just nine games as a manager

Robin van Persie is set to become the new head coach of Feyenoord after the parties reached an agreement with the Dutchman potentially facing Arsenal in the Champions League

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2 w. ago When Robin van Persie is expected to be appointed new Feyenoord boss amid potential Arsenal reunion

The former Arsenal captain is on course for an Emirates Stadium return

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2 w. ago Robin van Persie could be set for hostile Arsenal reunion as he's lined up for new job

Feyenoord are looking for a new manager after sacking Arne Slot's successor Brian Priske, with Robin van Persie the favourite to take over - and the ex-striker could face off against old side Arsenal

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2 w. ago Robin van Persie lined up for new job in bold plan involving Erik ten Hag's Man Utd assistant

Feyenoord are trying to bring Robin van Persie back to the club and they are also interested in striking a deal with Rene Hake, who would operate as the ex-Manchester United and Arsenal striker's assistant

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