Former Chelsea, Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben announces retirement
Football | July 15, 2021 19:27 ISTIn his peak days, Robben was one of Europe's most feared forwards. He ends his career with an impressive trophy haul.
In his peak days, Robben was one of Europe's most feared forwards. He ends his career with an impressive trophy haul.
Robben hopes to get fit enough to play again next season.
Robben stated he didn't miss going out on the field initially, however, thoughts of playing football again has crossed his mind many-a-times recently.
Arjen Robben signed off with a domestic double despite missing most of last season because of injury.
It was a bittersweet moment for the 33-year-old veteran, since the Dutch needed to score five more goals to qualify for the World Cup finals next year. "I wanted to show one more time all the things that I can do," he said.
The winning margin at the Amsterdam Arena was nowhere near enough for the Netherlands, which had to beat Sweden by seven goals to move into second place in Group A.
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