Robin van Persie set to retire: videos of his best goals and Twitter reactions

‘Flying Dutchman’ says he will probably finish at the end of the season

Robin van Persie’s flying header for Holland against Spain was one of the best goals at the 2014 Fifa World Cup
Robin van Persie’s flying header for Holland against Spain was one of the best goals at the 2014 Fifa World Cup 
(Image credit: Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has said that this season is likely to be his last in professional football.

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