http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/254854-robin-van-persie.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/254854-robin-van-persie.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2116068-barcelona-messi-top-season-ending-ap-global-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Despite failing to win European football's top prize, Barcelona came out as the top team this season in The Associated Press global football poll. And with 60 goals in all competitions, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi earned 66 votes more than Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo to top the season-end player rankings. "Messi's supreme form unt... Wed, 29 May 2013 14:12:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2116068-barcelona-messi-top-season-ending-ap-global-poll.html 2013-05-29T14:12:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2099804-chelsea-tops-ap-poll-winning-euro-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global football poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season. There was also a Chelsea player at the summit of the player rankings, with Fernando Torres sharing first place with Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery... Tue, 21 May 2013 16:12:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2099804-chelsea-tops-ap-poll-winning-euro-title.html 2013-05-21T16:12:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2096372-fergusons-managerial-career-ends-with-5-5-draw.html WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. At the end of his 1,500th game in charge of Man United on Sunday, the 71-year-old Scot bowed in front of thousands of applauding fans — and then bowed out of football for good. The most successful managerial career in British football history is over, leaving a void that might ... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2096372-fergusons-managerial-career-ends-with-5-5-draw.html 2013-05-19T19:42:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years. The Italian coach, who had four years remaining on his contract, was ditched just as players from rival Manchester United were being cheered through the streets as they paraded the Premier League tro... Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html 2013-05-13T23:32:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2082302-fans-celebrate-uniteds-title-win-parade.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy on an open-top bus through packed city streets on a second day of jubilant celebrations for the English champions. Supporters clambered dangerously up shop fronts, scaffol... Mon, 13 May 2013 19:05:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2082302-fans-celebrate-uniteds-title-win-parade.html 2013-05-13T19:05:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080582-united-ferguson-with-fitting-send-off.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson was given a fitting send-off in his final home game in charge of Manchester United as his club of nearly 27 years scored a trademark late winner against Swansea on Sunday, capping an emotional day of celebrations at Old Trafford. Rio Ferdinand slammed in an 87th-minute volley to seal United's 2-1 victory, before Fe... Sun, 12 May 2013 21:05:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080582-united-ferguson-with-fitting-send-off.html 2013-05-12T21:05:34Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080136-ferguson-frustrated-rooney-wont-sold.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Outgoing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insisted Wayne Rooney won't be sold even though the striker handed in a transfer request after becoming "frustrated" at being substituted in recent matches. The England striker was left out of United's squad for Ferguson's final home match in charge, against Swansea in the Premier... Sun, 12 May 2013 19:34:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080136-ferguson-frustrated-rooney-wont-sold.html 2013-05-12T19:34:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080334-united-perfect-send-off-to-ferguson-scholes.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Amid a carnival atmosphere at a rainy Old Trafford, Manchester United gave the retiring Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes a perfect send-off in their final home match by beating Swansea 2-1 in the Premier League. Ferguson, who is stepping down at the end of the season after nearly 27 years as United manager, jumped out of his seat ... Sun, 12 May 2013 17:19:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080334-united-perfect-send-off-to-ferguson-scholes.html 2013-05-12T17:19:40Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073554-top-priority-david-moyes-wayne-rooney.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of the most pressing items in David Moyes' in-tray when he takes over as Manchester United manager on July 1 will be what to do with Wayne Rooney. United insisted on Wednesday the England striker was not for sale, but a person familiar with the situation said Rooney held talks with manager Alex Ferguson in recent weeks and i... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:10:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073554-top-priority-david-moyes-wayne-rooney.html 2013-05-09T18:10:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073916-moyes-to-leave-everton-wants-to-join-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Everton confirmed Thursday that manager David Moyes is leaving the club at the end of the season and wants to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. While United has not yet made an announcement on who will succeed Ferguson at Old Trafford, the statement from Everton clears the way for Moyes to be hired. Moyes' contract wit... Thu, 09 May 2013 14:50:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073916-moyes-to-leave-everton-wants-to-join-united.html 2013-05-09T14:50:08Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2064430-mata-grabs-winner-chelsea-beats-man-united-1-0.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal settling a lackluster match at Old Trafford. Juan Mata's low shot in the 87th minute was heading narrowly wide when Jones deflected the ball into the far... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:15:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2064430-mata-grabs-winner-chelsea-beats-man-united-1-0.html 2013-05-05T18:15:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2063002-flying-wingers-spark-wins-arsenal-spurs.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Tottenham and Arsenal relied on decisive interventions by their flying wingers on Saturday to stay on course for qualification for next season's Champions League. Gareth Bale produced yet another moment of magic to rescue a 1-0 victory for Spurs over Southampton in the Premier League, smashing home an 86th-minute winner from the... Sat, 04 May 2013 19:14:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2063002-flying-wingers-spark-wins-arsenal-spurs.html 2013-05-04T19:14:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2063192-lightning-strike-walcott-puts-arsenal-3rd.html LONDON (AP) — Theo Walcott scored the quickest Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Saturday to provisionally move third. Walcott put the Gunners ahead with a shot from inside the area after only 20 seconds in the London derby at Loftus Road. His 13th league goal of the season was quicker than Robin Van Persie's strike... Sat, 04 May 2013 19:13:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2063192-lightning-strike-walcott-puts-arsenal-3rd.html 2013-05-04T19:13:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2060880-wenger-pledges-future-to-arsenal.html LONDON (AP) — Arsene Wenger wants to stay on as Arsenal manager beyond the end of his current contract and believes the club is now in good shape to challenge for trophies. The 63-year-old Frenchman, who joined Arsenal in 1996, has only one more season left to run on his deal and has recently been linked with a possible summer move to French side Paris Sa... Fri, 03 May 2013 15:29:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2060880-wenger-pledges-future-to-arsenal.html 2013-05-03T15:29:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2053750-bayern-lewandowski-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After dominating the first legs of their Champions League semifinals, it's no surprise to see Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund leading the way in the latest Associated Press global football poll. Bayern pipped Dortmund to be voted the world's top team for the fifth straight week, with its 4-0 hammering of Barcelona impressing... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:23:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2053750-bayern-lewandowski-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html 2013-04-30T16:23:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2050098-double-win-tottenhams-bale-english-awards.html LONDON (AP) — Still to win any trophies with Tottenham, Gareth Bale collected the top two awards in English football on Sunday to cement his status as one of the sport's most talented players. The Wales forward was voted player of the year and the young player of the year by his fellow professionals in English football. "It's a massive honor," said Bale, ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:57:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2050098-double-win-tottenhams-bale-english-awards.html 2013-04-28T22:57:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049864-reading-qpr-relegated-van-persie-thwarts-arsenal.html LONDON (AP) — Reading and Queens Park Rangers were put out of their misery and relegated from the Premier League on Sunday, while Robin van Persie ensured his former club Arsenal will have to put up a tough fight to reach the Champions League. Reading and QPR were demoted after they drew 0-0, leaving just one more spot to be determined in the drop zone. B... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:15:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049864-reading-qpr-relegated-van-persie-thwarts-arsenal.html 2013-04-28T19:15:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049774-van-persie-earns-draw-united-arsenal-return.html LONDON (AP) — Robin van Persie marked his return to Arsenal by scoring a penalty amid a chorus of boos to give newly crowned Premier League champion Manchester United a 1-1 draw on Sunday that also hurt his former team's chances of making the Champions League. Arsenal fans had already had to watch their team form a guard of honor for Van Persie and his Un... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:11:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049774-van-persie-earns-draw-united-arsenal-return.html 2013-04-28T18:11:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2046478-arsenal-accepts-pain-applauding-van-persie.html LONDON (AP) — Applauding former teammate Robin van Persie will be a painful moment for Arsenal's players when they welcome Premier League champion Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. It has become tradition in England for opponents to give the new champions a guard of honor before kick-off but venerating Van Persie, who left Arsenal to jo... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:05:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2046478-arsenal-accepts-pain-applauding-van-persie.html 2013-04-26T12:05:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2043606-robin-van-persie-1st-return-to-arsenal.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fresh from wrapping up a 20th English league title for Manchester United, Robin van Persie will make his first return to Arsenal looking to dent his former club's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. Van Persie quit Arsenal last August in frustration at the team's lack of silverware in his eight years in Londo... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:19:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2043606-robin-van-persie-1st-return-to-arsenal.html 2013-04-25T10:19:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2039282-day-united-will-to-replace-ferguson.html LONDON (AP) — With each trophy Alex Ferguson delivers for Manchester United comes the realization that he'll have to be replaced one day. But even at the age of 71, and after more than 26 years as manager, Ferguson shows no sign of relinquishing one of the most coveted jobs in world football. Especially not when he's just won his 13th English Premier Leag... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:35:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2039282-day-united-will-to-replace-ferguson.html 2013-04-23T17:35:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2038850-united-ceo-small-minority-oppose-glazers.html LONDON (AP) — As the trophies keep coming for Manchester United, including a record-extending 20th English league title, the green-and-gold protests have disappeared back into a sea of red. Many United fans have opposed the Glazer family since they bought the club in 2005, for years showing their disdain for the Americans by wearing green-and-gold scarves... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:22:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2038850-united-ceo-small-minority-oppose-glazers.html 2013-04-23T14:22:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2037668-van-persie-guides-united-to-premier-league-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With 75,000 delirious Manchester United fans chanting "champions, champions" at full voice, Rio Ferdinand tugged the back of Robin van Persie's shirt bearing his squad number and shouted: "No. 20, No. 20." Twenty was the number at Old Trafford on Monday. United produced a performance of style and swagger to extend its record hau... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2037668-van-persie-guides-united-to-premier-league-title.html 2013-04-22T23:23:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2037684-united-swats-challenger-to-win-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fuelled by money from the Middle East, Manchester City was supposed to have ushered in a new period of dominance in English football last season after capturing its first league title in nearly half a century. Manchester United had other ideas. Just like Arsenal and Chelsea previously, City has discovered to its cost that United... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:22:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2037684-united-swats-challenger-to-win-title.html 2013-04-22T23:22:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2030958-player-year-shortlist-announced.html LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie have been nominated by their peers for England's Player of the Year award. The Professional Footballers' Association has shortlisted six players for the prize, with Michael Carrick, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata completing the list. Bale, who was Player of the Year in 2011, has scored 22 goals in 38 ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:54:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2030958-player-year-shortlist-announced.html 2013-04-19T20:54:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2026660-uniteds-title-charge-stalled-draw-city-wins.html LONDON (AP) — There is little doubt Manchester United will collect a record-extending 20th English league title, although the coronation will be delayed. The Premier League leaders had to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham on Wednesday as second-place Manchester City beat Wigan 1-0 to cut the gap to 13 points. Thanks to Robin van Persie grabbi... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:53:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2026660-uniteds-title-charge-stalled-draw-city-wins.html 2013-04-17T23:53:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2023198-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-ronaldo-best-player.html MONACO (AP) — Bayern Munich's players are used to scoring goals for fun, but this time it was the club netting a hat-trick as the German Bundesliga champion was voted the top team by the AP's panel of global football journalists for the third straight week. Bayern has lost only one of its past 30 matches in all competitions, clinched the Bundesliga title ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:13:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2023198-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-ronaldo-best-player.html 2013-04-16T18:13:18Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2022768-fifa-agents-increase-cut-transfer-deals.html GENEVA (AP) — Football agents got a lot richer last year. Agents took a bigger cut from international player transfers in 2012, even as trading in the billion-dollar market fell by $290 million, according to FIFA research published Tuesday. Player representatives took $163 million in fees from clubs, at 28 percent average commission, as their total take f... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:46:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2022768-fifa-agents-increase-cut-transfer-deals.html 2013-04-16T17:46:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018664-man-united-resumes-title-surge-with-win-stoke.html STOKE, England (AP) — Manchester United resumed its charge to the Premier League title by outclassing Stoke 2-0 on Sunday, while Manchester City also closed in on a trophy by beating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final. Robin van Persie ended his two-month goal drought by slotting in a penalty for United on a day of jubilant celebrations invo... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:14:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018664-man-united-resumes-title-surge-with-win-stoke.html 2013-04-14T18:14:23Z