Epl news robin van persie
Robin van Persie is a former professional footballer who played as a forward for several clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Fenerbahçe. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- In October 2020, Van Persie announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38. He had been playing for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Süper Lig since 2015.
- In November 2020, Van Persie was appointed as the new manager of the Turkish national team, replacing Senol Günes. However, he only held the position for a few months before being sacked in February 2021.
- In March 2021, Van Persie was appointed as the new manager of Al-Sharjah FC in the United Arab Emirates. He has been in charge of the club since then.
- In August 2021, Van Persie was involved in a controversy when he was accused of making racist comments about a Turkish referee during a match between Al-Sharjah FC and Al-Ain FC. He denied the allegations and was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing.
- In October 2021, Van Persie was named as one of the 10 greatest players in Arsenal's history by the club's official website.
Some of his notable achievements as a player include:
- Winning the Premier League Golden Boot in 2012-13 with Manchester United
- Scoring 96 goals in 280 appearances for Arsenal
- Winning the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2005 and 2014
- Winning the Premier League with Manchester United in 2011 and 2013
- Being named the Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2006, 2007, and 2009
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