Tag: Arjen Robben
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…