(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 ...

Robin van Persie's stunning diving header against Spain and James Rodriguez's volley against Uruguay in the World Cup were included in FIFA's final shortlist for the Goal of the Year 'Puskas' award.

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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...