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📽️ | Robin van Persie's son scores OUTRAGEOUS bicycle kick

Shaqueel van Persie, the son of legendary Dutch striker Robin van Persie, scored his first professional goals as Feyenoord played out a seven-goal thriller with Rotterdam rivals Sparta on Sunday. Van Persie junior made just his third career appearance as he replaced Casper Tengstedt midway through the second half in the Rotterdam Derby, and almost salvaged a draw for his team.

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Chelsea open transfer talks with AFCON star who stunned Man City

Chelsea have reportedly made inquiries regarding a potential transfer move for Feyenoord star Anis Hadj Moussa. The 23-year-old made a big impression during Algeria's run to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, providing two assists during a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea during the group stage, and has previously caught the eye with a goal against Manchester City in last season's Champions League.

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📽️ | Ex-Arsenal & Utd ace Van Persie confronts furious fans

Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie felt the need to confront furious Feyenoord fans after seeing the side that he now manages suffer another disappointing defeat in the 2025-26 campaign. The Rotterdam-based outfit have now come unstuck in three consecutive fixtures across all competitions, with a bid for cup glory coming to a close.

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Van Persie explains handing Feyenoord debut to own son

Robin van Persie has spoken about the decision to give son Shaqueel a senior debut in Feyenoord's 3-1 defeat to Celtic on Thursday night. The 19-year-old replaced Jordan Lotomba for the final 10 minutes of the midweek Europa League tie, a decision that was criticised by some. Head coach Van Persie has explained his reasoning to hand the teenager his maiden appearance against the Bhoys.

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Weekend winners & losers: How good are Palace's old boys?!

While the November international break was one for the ages as teams around the globe kept their World Cup dreams alive in dramatic circumstances, the return of club football marks a magic time in the calendars of many fans, as it means we are now at the beginning of four uninterrupted months of club action. This is when narratives truly take form, with teams able to build momentum and set off on potentially season-defining runs.

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Napoli eye winter move for Feynoord's midfield star

Napoli have entered the winter transfer market with urgency after injuries to Kevin De Bruyne and Zambo Anguissa forced Antonio Conte to rethink his midfield structure. Feyenoord captain Quinten Timber has emerged as a prime target, with his contract running down and multiple clubs circling. But Napoli now face fierce competition from Arsenal, where his twin brother Jurrien Timber already plays.

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Dortmund target Arsenal star Timber's twin brother

Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on Quinten Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien, after the midfielder’s impressive run of form under Robin van Persie at Feyenoord. The 24-year-old, who joined the Dutch club in 2022, continues to attract interest across Europe as his future in Rotterdam remains uncertain.

Givairo Read

Feyenoord starlet laughs off dressing-room jokes amid Bayern transfer buzz

Feyenoord’s rising star Givairo Read has responded to growing Bayern Munich rumours, revealing that even his teammates have started joking about the links. The 19-year-old Dutch right-back admitted that his colleagues now “speak German” around him for fun, but insists he remains focused on his development at De Kuip under Robin van Persie, amid interest from Germany and England.

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Arsenal, Man City & Bayern battle for Feyenoord wonderkid

Arsenal and Manchester City have both dispatched scouts to monitor Feyenoord's 19-year-old right-back Givairo Read, according to reports. However, they face a "very complicated" transfer battle, as Bayern Munich are also in pursuit and have reportedly already held initial talks for the highly-rated Dutch prodigy ahead of the January window.

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Bayern open talks to sign Feyenoord teenager

Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich are seriously targeting Feyenoord's 19-year-old right-back Givairo Read and have already held initial talks, according to reports. However, the German giants face a "very complicated" transfer battle, with multiple Premier League clubs also vying for the highly-rated Dutch Under-21 star.

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Feyenoord chief admits huge mistake after Slot's exit from Dutch club

Feyenoord supremo Dennis te Kloese has held his hands up and confessed, waving goodbye to Arne Slot was the worst decision he could have made. The Dutch coach, who was lured to Anfield last summer to replace Jurgen Klopp, has transformed Liverpool into a machine once again, storming to the Premier League crown last season and starting the new campaign with a flawless record.

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Vardy agrees Serie A transfer despite Van Persie hijack attempt

Jamie Vardy is set to begin a new adventure in Italy after agreeing a move to Cremonese, despite late efforts from Robin van Persie to lure him to Feyenoord. The ex-Leicester striker, who ended his long spell at the King Power Stadium this summer, will sign a deal in Serie A and take his remarkable career abroad for the first time. He is set to sign a one-year deal with an option to extend by 12 months.

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Arsenal's London rivals eye move for Jurrien's brother Quinten

West Ham have shown interest in signing Arsenal star Jurrien Timber's twin brother Quinten from Feyenoord as Graham Potter looks to bolster the team's midfield. The Hammers are rattled by the team's disastrous start to the new season as they lost 3-0 to Sunderland and the defeat has prompted Potter to act swiftly in the transfer market, as he looks to sign two more midfielders.

Frequently asked questions

Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.

Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.

Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.

Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).

Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.

Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.

With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.

Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.

Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.