Tag Archives: robin van persie

“Van Persie is a total footballer, a very complete forward and capable of scoring lots of goals. – Lionel Messi on Van Persie “I think he’s great for the whole team; he’s our talisman. He has a calmness about him, he holds the ball up well and brings players into play. We have to try and get players around him. ...

Thiago Motta (Inter Milan vs. Barcelona, semi-final second leg, 2009/10) In one of the most infamous instances of a red card being dished out, Thiago Motta was sent off for a hand in the face of Barcelona midfield lynchpin Sergio Busquets. The Catalan went down on the turf as Motta got his marching orders. But what has stood out from ...

Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal vs. Chelsea) During the 2013/14 Premier League season, Arsenal were stripped 6-0 at Stamford Bridge, but apart from the harrowing scoreline the game is also remembered for one of the most bizarre red cards in football history. A penalty was awarded to the hosts after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tipped Eden Hazard’s shot around a post with his hand. ...