Tag: Arjen Robben

  • New ‘Arjen Robben’ set for Man United talks

    New ‘Arjen Robben’ set for Man United talks

    View image | gettyimages.com Manchester United are set for talks with Dutch youngster Bilal Ould-Chikh, according to Sunday People. FC Twente’s Ould-Chikh, 17, was the outstanding player for Netherlands at the recent Euro U17 tournament and has since gained interest from a number of top European clubs. Inter Milan and AC Milan have made initial…

  • Former Chelsea winger Robben plays down Man United move

    Former Chelsea winger Robben plays down Man United move

    View image | gettyimages.com Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has played down talk of a move to Manchester United, despite praising Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal and Robben worked together during spells at Bayern Munich and with the Dutch national side. Robben has been linked with a move to United since Van Gaal took over…

  • Robben: Mourinho does not like injured players

    Robben: Mourinho does not like injured players

    Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has discussed his spell with Chelsea and claimed that former boss Jose Mourinho ‘does not like injured players’. The Dutchman spent three years at Stamford Bridge but fitness problems saw his time in England come to an end and saw him move to Spanish side Real Madrid in 2007. Now…

  • Bayern winger does not regret Man United snub

    Bayern winger does not regret Man United snub

    Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has said he does not regret snubbing Manchester United before joining Chelsea in 2004. The Dutch international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford over the years, but came extremely close to joining the Premier League club before opting to join Chelsea in 2004. Robben would further go…

  • Neymar: Messi deserved Golden Ball

    Neymar: Messi deserved Golden Ball

    Brazilian playmaker Neymar has tried to silence critics of his Barcelona team mate Lionel Messi who are of the opinion the Argentine ace was not the worthy winner of the World Cup Golden Ball award. Brazil’s poster-boy spoke out in an interview with Rede Globo during which he backed his Barca comrade as ‘at least’…

  • Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’

    Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’

    Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…

  • Robben: Van Gaal wants me at Man United

    Robben: Van Gaal wants me at Man United

    Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal may wish to bring Dutch ace Arjen Robben with him to Man United, but the midfielder insists he is happy in Munich. Following a successful World Cup campaign cruising all the way to the semi final and achieving third place via the play-offs against hosts Brazil, Netherlands boss Louis van…

  • Arsenal legend urges Wenger to sign second Barca star

    Arsenal legend urges Wenger to sign second Barca star

    Arsenal icon Ian Wright has urged Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to bid for Barcelona star Javier Mascherano. The versatile ex-Liverpool man, who can operate at the heart of the defence or in the midfield engine room, was one of the best players on the pitch in Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over Holland last night.…

  • Argentina through to World Cup final on penalties

    Argentina through to World Cup final on penalties

    Argentina reached the World Cup final courtesy of a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Holland in tonight’s last-four clash. The contest ended goalless after 120 minutes of cagey football which produced few clear-cut chances. In the dreaded shoot-out Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero denied Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar before talisman Lionel Messi slotted home. Holland…

  • Sneijder: Robben is the “Dutch Messi”

    Sneijder: Robben is the “Dutch Messi”

    As Netherlands face Argentina tonight in their World Cup semi-final showdown, playmaker Wesley Sneijder has dubbed his team mate Arjen Robben the “Dutch Messi.” Sneijder, 30, told Italian media that the Netherlands national team are just as dependant on midfield maestro Robben as Argentina are on their heroic striker Lionel Messi. He told Gazzetta dello…