Robin van Persie to retire at end of season

Robin van Persie has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.

The former Arsenal, Manchester United and Netherlands forward returned to Feyenoord, where he made his debut aged 17, in January.

He has scored 50 goals in 102 appearances for his country.

During his time in England Van Persie, 35, won the FA Cup with Arsenal and a Premier League title at United.

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