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10 things you did not know about Arjen Robben

Aug 15, 2014 05:03

1. Robben is married to his high school sweetheart Bernadien Eillert since 2007.

2. Robben’s won a total of 17 trophies with 4 different clubs in four countries. The clubs are PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

3. Robben has been named in the 2014 FIFA World Cup All-star team.

4. Robben made his international debut at the age of 19 back in 2003.

5. Robben scored a brace during his debut for Bayern Munich in 2009 where he came on as substitute in the second half.

6. Robben had a cancer scare when he was playing for Chelsea which was later ruled out.

7. Robben almost missed out on the 2010 FIFA World Cup after he had an hamstring injury score.

8. Robben’s father Hans is his sporting agent.

9. Robben has scored upto 179 goals for both club and country throughout the length of his career.

10. Robben claims that his most costliest miss in the 2010 World Cup final against Spain still haunts him.

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