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WC Qualifiers: Denmark stay unbeaten; Netherlands ease to victory

WC Qualifiers: Denmark stay unbeaten; Netherlands ease to victory

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Denmark beat Greece 3-1 at home on Sunday to keep their unbeaten World Cup qualification campaign on track and end the visitors' hopes of reaching next year's tournament, with the battle for Group C supremacy set to go down to the wire.

Van Persie to leave Manchester United?

Van Persie to leave Manchester United?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Robin van Persie may have handed in a transfer request at Manchester United, according to ex-Liverpool player and pundit Mark Lawrenson.

Van Persie goal sinks Ajax

Van Persie goal sinks Ajax

Rediff.com5 Aug 2007

Robin van Persie struck from close range four minutes from time to seal Arsenal's 1-0 win over Ajax at the Amsterdam tournament on Saturday.

Fenerbahce fans give Van Persie rapturous welcome

Fenerbahce fans give Van Persie rapturous welcome

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie vowed on Tuesday to rekindle his goal-scoring prowess and help Fenerbahce win trophies as he joined the Turkish club from Manchester United on a three-year deal.

Van Persie absence highlights United's limitations

Van Persie absence highlights United's limitations

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The writing was on the wall for Manchester United the moment striker Robin van Persie was declared a non-starter for their derby against Manchester City on Sunday.

When Fenerbahce striker Van Persie was nearly blinded!

When Fenerbahce striker Van Persie was nearly blinded!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie, who suffered a horrific eye injury in his side's latest win against Akhisar Belediyespor in the Turkish Super Lig, calmed fears of his eyesight saying his eye is 'undamaged'.

Van Persie held on rape suspicion

Van Persie held on rape suspicion

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Arsenal's Dutch striker Robin van Persie has been arrested in Rotterdam on suspicion of rape.

Van Persie -- United's Man this season

Van Persie -- United's Man this season

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Robin van Persie turned a dream into reality after 13 minutes of Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday by scoring a memorable second of a first-half hat-trick as United went on to clinch their 20th league title.

Fenerbahce start transfer talks with United's Van Persie

Fenerbahce start transfer talks with United's Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Fenerbahce have opened transfer talks with Manchester United over signing Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, the Turkish club said on Thursday.

Van Persie says no fallout with Wenger

Van Persie says no fallout with Wenger

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has played down any fallout with manager Arsene Wenger despite his apparent show of dissent during his side's 2-1 home defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Manchester United are trying to sign Dutch international striker Robin van Persie from Premier League rivals Arsenal, said manager Alex Ferguson.

Van Persie to undergo ankle surgery

Van Persie to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

Dutch striker Robin van Persie's ankle injury is worse than first feared and he will be out of Arsenal's team for at least four months.

Van Persie out with groin strain

Van Persie out with groin strain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will miss the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester United with a groin strain.

Van Persie doubtful for World Cup

Van Persie doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Injured Dutch striker Robin van Persie's hopes of being fit for the World Cup took a nosedive when Arsenal said he could be out of action until May. Netherlands start their World Cup campaign in South Africa with a Group E tie against Denmark on June 14.

World Cup Qualifiers: Injury threatens van Persie's participation

World Cup Qualifiers: Injury threatens van Persie's participation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

A toe injury threatens to rule Robin van Persie out of the Netherlands' World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Amsterdam on Friday.

Van Persie comes full circle with return to boyhood club

Van Persie comes full circle with return to boyhood club

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Dutch soccer star Robin van Persie returned to his home ground on Monday as he signed with Feyenoord Rotterdam hoping for a positive ending to his dwindling career.

Wenger calls on fans to respect Van Persie

Wenger calls on fans to respect Van Persie

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has called on fans to "show respect" to Manchester United's Robin Van Persie when he faces his old club for the first time on Saturday.

Van Persie says won't extend Arsenal contract

Van Persie says won't extend Arsenal contract

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will not extend his contract after revealing on Wednesday he was unhappy with the direction the Premier League club was taking.

Van Persie completes move to Manchester United

Van Persie completes move to Manchester United

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Dutch international striker Robin Van Persie completed his move from Arsenal to Manchester United on Friday after signing a four-year deal.

Van Persie handed one match ban

Van Persie handed one match ban

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

The Arsenal forward will miss their next Champions League game against Ajax Amsterdam.

Van Persie double fires Arsenal to victory

Van Persie double fires Arsenal to victory

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Robin van Persie struck twice as Arsenal began to repair the damage from their poor start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at home to Sunderland on Sunday.

Van Persie, Welbeck doubles give Manchester United winning start

Van Persie, Welbeck doubles give Manchester United winning start

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck both scored twice to lift Manchester United to an emphatic 4-1 win over Swansea City in David Moyes's first English Premier League match in charge.

Contract extension in the offing for United's Van Persie

Contract extension in the offing for United's Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Netherlands football team captain and Manchester United forward, Robin van Persie, is reportedly set to be offered a two-year extension to his current deal, which is due to expire at the end of next season.

PHOTOS: How Robin van Persie salvaged Manchester Utd's season

PHOTOS: How Robin van Persie salvaged Manchester Utd's season

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

It was an epic night of high drama, and Robin van Persie was at his lethal best. The Dutch striker came up with a stunning hat-trick to lift the pressure on David Moyes and gloom surrounding Manchester United.

Van Persie is short of confidence: Van Gaal

Van Persie is short of confidence: Van Gaal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is lacking confidence and struggling to make an impact in matches, according to his manager Louis van Gaal.

Injured Van Persie ruled out of Manchester derby

Injured Van Persie ruled out of Manchester derby

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie was ruled out of Sunday's derby at Manchester City with what local media reported to be a thigh strain.

EPL: Chelsea denied by Van Persie equaliser

EPL: Chelsea denied by Van Persie equaliser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Robin Van Persie scored a dramatic stoppage time equaliser to earn Manchester United a deserved 1-1 draw at home to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday.

Arsenal seek damages for Van Persie injury

Arsenal seek damages for Van Persie injury

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Arsenal are seeking compensation from the Dutch Football Federation for the injury sustained by striker Robin van Persie last month, manager Arsene Wenger said.

Van Persie back for Dutch to terrorise Mexico

Van Persie back for Dutch to terrorise Mexico

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Robin van Persie returns to the Dutch attack to face Mexico in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday while Mexican defender Hector Moreno will lock horns with his former mentor Louis van Gaal.

Van Persie shines again as Manchester United march on

Van Persie shines again as Manchester United march on

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie bagged a contrasting double in a 4-0 win at Wigan Athletic on Tuesday to hand Roberto Mancini another painful reminder of why he looks the difference in the title race.

Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad

Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie pulled out of the Dutch squad preparing to play Macedonia in a World Cup Group Nine qualifier on Wednesday.

United's Van Persie doubtful starter for Manchester derby

United's Van Persie doubtful starter for Manchester derby

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Manchester United forward Robin van Persie is unlikely to be fit for the Premier League derby match against Manchester City later this month, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

Van Persie fit for action after hip injury

Van Persie fit for action after hip injury

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Manchester United's top scorer Robin van Persie has shaken off a hip injury and will be fit for Saturday's Premier League game at home to NorwichCity, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Van Persie wins Emirates Cup for Arsenal

Van Persie wins Emirates Cup for Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Dutch striker Robin van Persie scored a superb late goal to give Arsenal a 2-1 win over Italian champions Inter Milan and victory in the pre-season Emirates Cup tournament on Sunday.

Van Persie's special crackpot treatment

Van Persie's special crackpot treatment

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie, who injured his ankle during a game against Italy last Saturday, has dashed off to Serbia for a special crackpot treatment, which involves rubbing horse placenta on the damaged ankle.

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Manchester United will need new signing Robin van Persie to shoulder the goal-scoring burden when they travel to promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday without the injured Wayne Rooney.

United's Van Persie, Vidic ruled out against Leverkusen

United's Van Persie, Vidic ruled out against Leverkusen

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Manchester United will be without defender Nemanja Vidic and striker Robin van Persie when they attempt to book a Champions League knockout stage spot at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Ferguson hopeful Van Persie will play EPL opener

Ferguson hopeful Van Persie will play EPL opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is hopeful new signing Robin van Persie will play in his side's Premier League opener against Everton on Monday after a medical on Thursday.

'Van Persie upset with Moyes for playing him while injured'

'Van Persie upset with Moyes for playing him while injured'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie is upset with David Moyes for making him play through the pain barrier at the club.

Van Persie double maintains Arsenal revival at Norwich

Van Persie double maintains Arsenal revival at Norwich

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A Robin van Persie double earned Arsenal a fifth consecutive Premier League victory on Saturday as Arsene Wenger's side beat Norwich City 2-1 at Carrow Road.