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Arjen Robben

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19 May 2021

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'We spoke about football and life': Arjen Robben recalls how he almost joined Man United after dinner with Ferguson

'We spoke about football and life': Arjen Robben recalls how he almost joined Man United after dinner with Ferguson

Arjen Robben explained why he chose Chelsea over Manchester United, even after having dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson.In a 2018 interview with FourFourTwo, Robben said: "I had a very good conversation with him (Sir Alex Ferguson) over dinner in Manchester and we spoke about football and life.

Manchester United

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Hazard, Ancelotti & 7 more players & managers Chelsea allegedly breached FFP rules to sign

Hazard, Ancelotti & 7 more players & managers Chelsea allegedly breached FFP rules to sign

The Guardian revealed earlier today that Chelsea could face financial sanctions or a possible points deductions for breaking the Financial Fair Play rules.The alleged breaching happened during the Abramovich era and the new ownership self-reported part of it to the FA and UEFA.

6 months ago

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'Mentality monster' in Chelsea squad named, compared to Arjen Robben

'Mentality monster' in Chelsea squad named, compared to Arjen Robben

"I have seen no change in Noni’s approach since the first session we did [two years ago]. Still very driven, still wants to get better.

8 months ago

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'He's a football maniac': Arjen Robben compared Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti

'He's a football maniac': Arjen Robben compared Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti

Former Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben shared about the differences between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, revealing that Pep is more possessed with football, while Ancelotti is more relaxed. "You always have to be careful what you say when you compare two coaches.

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Didier Drogba recalls how Chelsea players distracted Arjen Robben before CL final penalty

Didier Drogba recalls how Chelsea players distracted Arjen Robben before CL final penalty

Didier Drogba has shared some captivating stories from Chelsea's memorable Champions League victory over Bayern Munich in 2012 in his autobiography, Commitment. In an excerpt published by the Daily Mail, Drogba reveals an incident involving Arjen Robben, where he and Frank Lampard tried to distract their former teammate before his penalty in the final at the Allianz Arena.

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'It wasn't just Ronaldo': Robben reveals why leaving Real Madrid for Bayern was the 'best decision' for him

'It wasn't just Ronaldo': Robben reveals why leaving Real Madrid for Bayern was the 'best decision' for him

Arjen Robben blames politics at Real Madrid, not just Ronaldo's arrival, for his tough departure from the club. However, he believes joining Bayern Munich afterwards was the best choice he made in his career.

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'They say he only has one trick but..': Ten Hag names one famous footballer Antony reminds him of

'They say he only has one trick but..': Ten Hag names one famous footballer Antony reminds him of

Speaking on Antony’s impressive display in Man United’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, Erik ten Hag said: “I’m very happy with Antony.“His start in the game wasn't that good.

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1 year ago

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Florent Malouda recalls Jose Mourinho's reaction when he asked to wear the number 7 shirt at Chelsea

Florent Malouda recalls Jose Mourinho's reaction when he asked to wear the number 7 shirt at Chelsea

Florent Malouda expressed a desire to wear the No7 shirt upon his arrival at Chelsea, but was denied by Jose Mourinho who told him to "forget about" wearing the №7 shirt as Andriy Shevchenko was wearing it at the time.Despite Malouda's recent recognition as the Ligue 1 Player of the Year, the Chelsea manager instructed him to abandon the idea and focus on his contribution to the team following the departure of Arjen Robben to Real Madrid in the same transfer window.

1 year ago

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'I'd be very excited if I was Chelsea': Gerrard compares 'outstanding' Mudryk to ex-Blues legend

'I'd be very excited if I was Chelsea': Gerrard compares 'outstanding' Mudryk to ex-Blues legend

"Mudryk looks the real deal, some of his clips today were outstanding," Steven Gerrard told BT Sport after the Liverpool game. "He reminded me a little bit of Arjen Robben here today, his footwork, how quick he is, how he manipulates the ball, I would be very excited if I was Chelsea.

1 year ago

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Chelsea may have found new Arjen Robben in Madueke - most recent footage shows how so

Chelsea may have found new Arjen Robben in Madueke - most recent footage shows how so

Chelsea are close to announcing the arrival of Noni Madueke from PSV after Fabrizio Romano stated that all his formalities have now been completed.The 20-year-old plays on the right wing as a left-footed attacker.

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Aurelio names 2 toughest attackers he's played against while at Liverpool – one is a Bolton striker

Aurelio names 2 toughest attackers he's played against while at Liverpool – one is a Bolton striker

Former Liverpool left-back Fabio Aurelio has revealed who he found to be the toughest attackers to play against while he was at the club. One is Arjen Robben and the other, Kevin Davies.

1 year ago

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'Start packing cuz you're next': Real Madrid fans want another Chelsea player after Courtois, Hazard and Rudiger

'Start packing cuz you're next': Real Madrid fans want another Chelsea player after Courtois, Hazard and Rudiger

Real Madrid have been raiding Chelsea for the past four seasons now. We've already poached Thibaut Courtois, Eden Hazard, and recently Antonio Rudiger from the Blues.

1 year ago

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Arjen Robben completes his first marathon less than year after retirement, shows excellent time

Arjen Robben completes his first marathon less than year after retirement, shows excellent time

Ex-Bayern winger Arjen Robben has already finished his career as a professional footballer, but he keeps himself in great shape.To prove that, the 38-year-old ran his first ever marathon in Rotterdam.

2 years ago

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'At Chelsea, you will be a part of history': Remembering Robben's amazing words about Blues in open letter to his younger self

'At Chelsea, you will be a part of history': Remembering Robben's amazing words about Blues in open letter to his younger self

Arjen Robben was one of the biggest names of the 2000s, developing into one of the most feared wingers in football during his time with Bayern Munich. However, before he was at Real and Bayern, Robben spent 3 years at Chelsea and in 2017, named his Stamford Bridge stint as an important part of his career.

2 years ago

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Hudson-Odoi overtakes Robben to set Chelsea assist record

Hudson-Odoi overtakes Robben to set Chelsea assist record

Callum Hudson-Odoi provided a brilliant assist for Romelu Lukaku as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.This is the youngster's 10th assist for the Blues and it means that CHO has set a new Chelsea record.

2 years ago

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Memphis Depay becomes 4th best goalscorer in Netherlands history

Memphis Depay becomes 4th best goalscorer in Netherlands history

Thanks to his brace against Montenegro, Memphis Depay has reached 37 goals for the Netherlands. The Barcelona forward has played 74 matches for them.

2 years ago

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'I'm the biggest Ousmane backer here but I give up': Barca fans react to Dembele injury

'I'm the biggest Ousmane backer here but I give up': Barca fans react to Dembele injury

Barcelona have confirmed Ousmane Dembele's fresh injury – his 13th in a Blaugrana shirt.For sure, global Cules have something to say about the Frenchman's setback.

2 years ago

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Franck Ribery: 'Myself and Robben at some point were better than Cristiano and Messi'

Franck Ribery: 'Myself and Robben at some point were better than Cristiano and Messi'

Speaking about his football career, Franck Ribery said: "Personally, I think that myself and Arjen Robben at some point were better than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi."However, they played El Clasico [for Real Madrid and Barcelona], so that worked on their advantage as the audience watched them more.

2 years ago

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Ronaldo towers above all: ranking players by Champions League knockout goal involvement

Ronaldo towers above all: ranking players by Champions League knockout goal involvement

Manchester United have a mountain to climb in the 2021/22 Champions League after the Young Boys defeat.However, should the Red Devils reach the Round of 16 , they will be hoping on Cristiano Ronaldo to work his magic in the competition.

Manchester United

2 years ago

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Kubo wins match for Japan with inch-perfect Robben-esque goal

Kubo wins match for Japan with inch-perfect Robben-esque goal

Takefusa Kubo is in great form and he doesn't look like stopping. Most recently, the Real Madrid youngster scored the match-winning goal in Japan's opening match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics against South Africa.

2 years ago

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Biography

Giroud arrives in Italy for AC Milan medical & 3 more big stories you might've missed

Giroud arrives in Italy for AC Milan medical & 3 more big stories you might've missed

Giroud arrives in Italy for AC Milan medicalThe striker is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A club in the coming days if not hours.Guehi set for permanent Crystal Palace moveChelsea are reportedly set to earn around £20m while the deal would also include a sell-on clause as well as matching rights on a future move, as per The Athletic.

2 years ago

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Former Blue Arjen Robben officially retires from football

Former Blue Arjen Robben officially retires from football

Former Blue Arjen Robben has officially retired from football after his last spell with FC Groningen, the club he started his career with.Robben played 20 seasons at the top level, spending 3 years with Chelsea from the 2004-05 to the 06-07 season, winning 2 Premier Leagues and one FA Cup during his time here.

2 years ago

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'Italy have done us a favour': Fan explains why Spain elimination is great for Real Madrid

'Italy have done us a favour': Fan explains why Spain elimination is great for Real Madrid

Luis Enrique's Spain side are out of Euro 2020 – and so are the 4 Barcelona players on the team.Madridista and Reddit user C111tla explains what's so great about yesterday's Italy-Spain outcome for Real Madrid.

2 years ago

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Traditional winger or striker? LFC fan breaks down Mo Salah's position, draws Bale comparison

Traditional winger or striker? LFC fan breaks down Mo Salah's position, draws Bale comparison

Here's how u/Nordwitcher on Reddit broke down Mo Salah's playing style."Definitely a very "rare" player.

2 years ago

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'There’s better training at my son’s youth team': How Ancelotti lost Bayern squad with low-intensity training

'There’s better training at my son’s youth team': How Ancelotti lost Bayern squad with low-intensity training

Carlo Ancelotti only lasted one full season at Bayern (2016/17) before being sacked at the start of the next campaign. A 3-0 loss to PSG in the Champions League group stage in September 2017 eventually triggered the decision.

2 years ago

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True blue Chelsea legend: Re-live Petr Cech's wonder save vs Arjen Robben

True blue Chelsea legend: Re-live Petr Cech's wonder save vs Arjen Robben

Petr Cech will forever be one of the most legendary goalkeepers in the modern Premier League era. Chelsea fans will never forget some of his most memorable saves - and this is one for the history books.

2 years ago

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Arjen Robben cries in front of cameras after returning to football pitch and being asked about Euro 2021

Arjen Robben cries in front of cameras after returning to football pitch and being asked about Euro 2021

In case you forgot Arjen Robben, he still plays football at Dutch side Groningen where he launched his professional career.On Sunday, the legendary Dutchman made his first starting appearance after being injured for 7 months – and notched 2 assists in a 4-0 win over Emmen.

2 years ago

The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Cristiano not even in the top 20

The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Cristiano not even in the top 20

90Min have compiled the list of the top 50 penalty takers ever.Surprisingly, it's Slaven Belupo striker Ivan Krstanovic who tops the list.

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The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Gerrard not even in the top 20

The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Gerrard not even in the top 20

The rankings, as complied by 90min, are topped by Ivan Krstanovic, a 37-year-old striker from Croatia, who has reportedly never missed a penalty in his professional career. Other players to crack the top 10 include former Barcelona star David Villa and Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben.

3 years ago

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The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Drogba not even in the top 20

The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Drogba not even in the top 20

The rankings, as complied by 90min, are topped by Ivan Krstanovic, a 37-year-old striker from Croatia, who has reportedly never missed a penalty in his professional career. Other players to crack the top 10 include former Barcelona star David Villa and Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben, also a former Blue.

3 years ago

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6 players who could've been Chelsea legends but ended up leaving Stamford Bridge

6 players who could've been Chelsea legends but ended up leaving Stamford Bridge

Mohamed SalahKevin de BruyneRomelu LukakuFernando TorresAndriy ShevchenkoArjen Robben

3 years ago

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Inter legend Wesley Sneijder: 'At Real Madrid, my best friend was the vodka bottle'

Inter legend Wesley Sneijder: 'At Real Madrid, my best friend was the vodka bottle'

"I was not aware that moving to Real also meant I moved into the nightlife of Madrid," Wesley Sneijder said of his move from Ajax to Real Madrid in 2007, as quoted by the Daily Mail."I got sucked into it.

3 years ago

John Terry's all-time Chelsea best XI is hard to argue with

John Terry's all-time Chelsea best XI is hard to argue with

Which of these greats is your favourite former Blue? Let us know down below!

3 years ago

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4 ex-Real Madrid stars feature in Carles Puyol's incredible XI of toughest ever opponents

4 ex-Real Madrid stars feature in Carles Puyol's incredible XI of toughest ever opponents

During his career for Spain and Barcelona, Puyol faced some of the greatest players in football.He played against Real Madrid 32 times.

3 years ago

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Legends galore: Carles Puyol's XI of toughest ever opponents is incredible

Legends galore: Carles Puyol's XI of toughest ever opponents is incredible

3 years ago

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Mount becomes 2nd youngest to reach 10-goal mark for Chelsea after Sheffield Utd strike

Mount becomes 2nd youngest to reach 10-goal mark for Chelsea after Sheffield Utd strike

3 years ago

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'Won't be shocked if his name is mentioned in same breath as Haaland's & Mbappe's soon': fan in awe of Saka's level

'Won't be shocked if his name is mentioned in same breath as Haaland's & Mbappe's soon': fan in awe of Saka's level

If you love football, you love Bukayo Saka. The youngster is energetic, forward-thinking, great on the ball, consistent and versatile.

3 years ago

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Only 2 players from Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea squad still playing – here's who and where

Only 2 players from Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea squad still playing – here's who and where

In the 2004/05 campaign, Jose Mourinho took the Premier League by storm, helping Chelsea win their first league title in 50 years. Not only that, the Blues conceded just 15 goals throughout the campaign.

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Zidane, Ronaldinho and more: top 5 players Sir Alex Ferguson almost signed for Man United

Zidane, Ronaldinho and more: top 5 players Sir Alex Ferguson almost signed for Man United

Alan Shearer Shearer could actually be the only person in world football to turn down Manchester United not once, but twice: in 1992 and 1996. Instead, the Englishman opted to sign for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United respectively.

Manchester United

3 years ago

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Chelsea 2004-05 is one of Premier League's finest ever teams: Where its heroes are now

Chelsea 2004-05 is one of Premier League's finest ever teams: Where its heroes are now

Petr CechThe goalkeeper arrived in the summer of 2004, having been signed by Claudio Ranieri midway through the previous season, and quickly usurped Carlo Cudicini as Chelsea's number one. He conceded 15 goals in 38 games - a record that might never be broken!Today, Cech is still in the Chelsea squad as the 4th-choice keeper after having had a stint at Arsenal in the middle.

3 years ago

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