(Reuters) - When Netherlands striker Robin van Persie put away a spectacular diving header against world champions Spain on a balmy afternoon at last year's World Cup it set them on the way to a 5-1 ...

The Netherlands were locked in a battle for an appearance in the 2016 Euros with the Czech Republic, and down 2-0 in the second half, sent on Robin Van Persie to try to at least pull one back. Then, ...

After taking a soaring downfield pass, Van Persie leapt across the pitch to strike the ball perfectly. The ball glanced off Van Persie’s forehead to find the back of the net. The goal tied the match ...

Robin van Persie climbed off the bench to rescue Arsenal with two goals to sink Stoke at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsene Wenger's decision to start his captain on the bench almost backfired as ...

Jamie Redknapp has likened Kevin De Bruyne's stunning opener after 17 minutes for Manchester City against Brighton to like 'Robin van Persie at his best'....read full article ...

Stand-in captain Robin van Persie scored two goals as Arsenal finally saw off the brave challenge of Coca-Cola Championship Plymouth 3-1 in the FA Cup third-round tie at Emirates Stadium. The Dutchman ...

The Athletic reporters have chosen their top three goals scored by the clubs they cover and over the next three weeks, will be writing a piece on each of them. When they have finished, you can vote ...

Robin van Persie rescued disappointing Arsenal from what would have been a damaging defeat with an injury-time equalizer. In the end both these sides stretched unbeaten runs to nine matches - but ...

Robin van Persie of the Netherlands falls during the match against Czech Republic during their Euro 2016 group A qualifying soccer match in Amsterdam, Netherlands October 13, 2015. REUTERS/Toussaint ...