: Football: Netherlands and Bayern Munich great Arjen Robben announces his retirement #IndiaNEWS Dutch football great Arjen Robben announced his retirement from his youth club FC Groningen on Thursday,

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Football: Netherlands and Bayern Munich great Arjen Robben announces his retirement #IndiaNEWS
Dutch football great Arjen Robben announced his retirement from his youth club FC Groningen on Thursday, ending an illustrious career spanning two decades.Considered to be one of the best wingers of his generation, Robben rejoined FC Groningen last year after stints that saw him win accolades at Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, in later years.“I’ve decided to stop with my active football career,� Robben said in a Tweet.“It was a difficult choice,� said the 37-year-old of his decision, which was also confirmed by FC Groningen.“Everybody around FC Groningen hoped and wished that Robben would continue for another season, he has decided to stop after much deliberation,� the club said in a statement.One of the fastest and most skillful dribblers in his prime, with a devastating left foot, Robben scored more than 200 goals at club level and 37 for the Netherlands, the last against Sweden in Amsterdam in October 2017.After his debut at FC Groningen during the 2000-01 season, Robben transferred to PSV in 2002-03.His first overseas transfer came two years later when he went to Chelsea and played an important role in helping the west London club win the English Premier League in 2005-06.Robben moved to Real Madrid in 2007 for a reported fee of around...Read more

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