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Man Utd captain Fernandes equals Ronaldo & Van Persie PL feats

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has written his name further into the record books after moving level with Cristiano Ronaldo for Premier League goal involvements. Following a standout display against Brentford, the Portuguese midfielder also matched a long-standing Robin van Persie streak, as he moves within touching distance of an all-time Premier League record.

Major setback for Sterling! Van Persie explains benching

Raheem Sterling suffered a significant setback at Feyenoord after being dropped to the bench for the crucial Eredivisie encounter against NEC Nijmegen. Head coach Robin van Persie has now clarified the reasoning behind the former Chelsea star's absence from the starting line-up, citing fitness concerns following a disappointing run of form.

Robin van Persie is furious and can be heard shouting angry words at the camera

Seeing Robin van Persie do that says it all about the problems at Feyenoord

‘All sorts of people have been brought in to help Van Persie and keep him in the saddle’

'With this kind of performance and these results, Van Persie would have been sacked at any other Eredivisie club'

RvP & Feyenoord flops subjected to savage chants from own fans

Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie and his underperforming squad faced the wrath of their own supporters following a toothless 0-0 draw against relegation-threatened Volendam on Sunday, with Raheem Sterling struggling to make an impact once again. The disappointing stalemate officially confirmed rivals PSV as Eredivisie champions, leaving the Rotterdam giants trailing the leaders by a staggering 17 points in second place.

Van Persie reacts cynically and lashes out at the refereeing following the draw with Feyenoord

Van Persie and Sterling recently had a crucial meeting at Feyenoord

Van Persie is full of praise for Feyenoord’s young talents, one of whom looks set to be in the squad on Sunday

Feyenoord is furious and is demanding immediate financial compensation

Robin van Persie praises 'top-class player' in Feyenoord's squad

Sterling told to retire and 'go to Ibiza' amid Feyenoord struggles

Former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp has urged Raheem Sterling to retire and "go to Ibiza" after the ex-Manchester City and Chelsea star's latest underwhelming display for Feyenoord. After a winter move to Rotterdam, the four-time Premier League winner is struggling to rediscover top form and fitness under Robin van Persie.

Sterling handed warning by Van Persie after another poor display

Raheem Sterling’s underwhelming start to life in the Eredivisie reached a new low during a disappointing De Klassieker appearance against Ajax. The former England international struggled to impact the game before being substituted early in the second half, prompting a stern reality check from his manager. Robin van Persie has now warned the veteran forward that his fitness and on-field contributions must align quickly to aid Feyenoord's pursuit of Champions League football.

Feyenoord make Van Persie call after brutal fan chants

Feyenoord have reportedly made a definitive decision on Robin van Persie's position after a crunch board meeting. The Manchester United legend faced open hostility from the stands during a disappointing draw with NAC on Sunday, which left Feyenoord 19 points adrift of Eredivisie leaders PSV.

Sterling snaps back at laughing reporter after first Feyenoord start

Raheem Sterling was left visibly unimpressed following Feyenoord’s chaotic 3-3 draw with NAC Breda after a reporter appeared to laugh while questioning the winger about a missed scoring opportunity. Making his first start for the Eredivisie giants, Sterling was taken off after 64 minutes and was left baffled when his interviewer asked if he'd rather have stayed on the pitch.

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Frequently asked questions

: Almost nearing the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo is not quite the same dribbler that he was during his 20s, but he continues to find the back of the net at a consistently alarming rate by playing as an out and out striker.
: Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.
: When you mention the No. 7 in football, it's impossible not to think of Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Sporting CP boy wonder continues to sport the No. 7 jersey even after making the switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
: Cristiano Ronaldo stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). During his prime, his height wouldn't prove to be a hindrance as he was easily among the fastest players in the world.
: The all-time top scorer in football history currently weighs 83kg (183 lbs).
: Between 1992 and 1995, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was a kit man. Then, he switched to Nacional and continued his development for two more years, before finally being signed by Sporting CP.
: Cristiano Ronaldo is a father to five children: Cristiano Jr, Mateo, Eva, Alana Martina, and Bella. The latter two were given by birth by his current partner Georgina Rodriguez.
: Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in a relationship with Argentine-born Spanish model and influencer Georgina Rodriguez and they have been together since 2016. While they haven't publicly declared that they are married to each other, Ronaldo certainly sparked rumours regarding their status by referring to Georgina as "his wife" in an Instagram collaboration with sports brand Whoop in August 2024.

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