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Arjen Robben

Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich on penalties (Owen Humphreys/PA)

On This Day in 2012 – Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to claim first Champions League

Pepe Reina was the man behind the mask

Reina behind the mask and Robben retires again – Thursday’s sporting social

<p>Arjen Robben in action for Netherlands</p>

Robben reluctantly retires for second time

Georginio Wijnaldum, right, will captain the Dutch squad

Netherlands reveal provisional Euro 2020 squad

Not even a player of Arjen Robben's quality has been able to arrest Holland's decline

The sorry decline of Holland, the nation that invented Total Football

Robben scored in both legs of the win over Arsenal

Robben claims Bayern were 'sleeping' during 5-1 win over Arsenal

Robben praised his Bayern Munich team-mates for 'killing the game'

Robben 'a little surprised' with how easily Bayern beat Arsenal

Arjen Robben's redemption came when he helped Bayern Munich win the 2012/13 Champions League

Robben ready to go again against Arsenal after ditching bottler tag

Arjen Robben has wasted little time in renewing the rivalry between Arsenal and Bayern Munich

Robben taunts Arsenal over their Champions League hopes

Jordy Clasie in action against Paul Pogba of France

Netherlands' next generation know it is time to replace old guard

Arjen Robben goes to ground

Video: Robben 'dive' makes opponent 'ashamed to be Dutch'

Man United linked with Robben move as he's 'at war' with Lewandowski

Manuel Neuer.

Manuel Neuer is human after all: Bayern Munich goalkeeper gifts

Marseille's Brazilian forward Brandao celebrates his late goal

Inter shocked by Marseilles as Bayern hit seven

Scott Parker: What better example of the spirit a
captain is meant to instil than that late fightback to 2-2? Parker showed precisely the selfless qualities Stuart Pearce expected of him, throwing himself in front of Wesley Sneijder’s bullets like a bodyg

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Ian Herbert: Pearce must face the curse of great expectations

Danny Welbeck: Wayne Rooney’s throat infection
might be a blessing in disguise: England need to learn to play without him, given his suspension. Danny Welbeck showed the skills necessary to lead the line against France and Sweden: showing for the ball,
holding it up and then linking well

Ian Herbert: Pearce must now face the curse of great expectations

The way Gareth Bale swept through the defences of Chelsea and Norwich City recently underlined the hope that he plays for Great Britain at London 2012

Gareth Bale only Premier League player in Uefa.com team of the year

Jerome Boeteng said he made a lot of friends at City and it was a good experience for him

No regrets for Jerome Boateng over City

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James Moore: Losing Streak (10/07/10)

Day of destiny is calling for the humble, brilliant stars of Spain

Brian Viner: Gouda vs beaches: it's time to decide which side we're on

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James Moore: Losing streak

Mark Steel: It takes a goal (and a few Amstels) for Dutch courage to

Holland: Brotherhood is why the future's orange

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James Moore: Losing Streak (02/07/10)

Dunga defends betrayal of Brazilian beauty by taking aim at Cruyff