US EditionVan Persie Defends Decision to Give Senior Debut to Son Shaqueel in Europa League Loss
Van Persie justified debuting his son Shaqueel as a tactical move to chase a goal in Feyenoord’s Europa League loss to Celtic, with the 19-year-old making his first senior appearance.
- Robin van Persie introduced his son Shaqueel as a late substitute in Feyenoord's 3-1 loss to Celtic on Thursday, saying `we needed a goal`.
- Van Persie said he made the selection as coach, not as a father, because Shaqueel needed a goal; the 19-year-old signed his first professional contract in 2022 and was an unused substitute on Sunday.
- Van Persie defended the choice by citing Shaqueel's scoring ability, saying he is `a player who can score a goal from all angles`, but the substitution failed as Benjamin Nygren sealed Celtic's win a minute later.
- From a father's perspective Van Persie acknowledged the moment was special, saying he remained focused on his job as Feyenoord prepare for SC Telstar on Sunday.
- Born in London, England in 2006, Shaqueel van Persie’s mother, Bouchra, is Dutch-Moroccan, highlighting his multinational background.
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Robin van Persie gave his son, Shaquille, his European debut in Feyenoord's Europa League defeat to Celtic, stressing that the substitution was made purely for competitive reasons, as the team needed a goal.
Van Persie defends decision to give senior debut to son Shaqueel in Europa League loss
Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie said his decision to give son Shaqueel a senior debut in their Europa League game against Celtic was made in his role as his coach, not his father, after the Dutch side lost 3-1 at home on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Van Persie defends decision to give senior debut to son Shaqueel in Europa League loss
Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie said his decision to give son Shaqueel a senior debut in their Europa League game against Celtic was made in his role as his coach, not his father, after the Dutch side lost 3-1 at home on Thursday.The 19-year-old signed his first professional contract with the Dutch club in
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Van Persie Defends Decision to Hand Son Shaqueel Feyenoord Debut in Celtic Defeat
Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie has insisted his decision to hand son Shaqueel a senior debut in Thursday’s Europa League clash against Celtic was made strictly in his capacity as coach, not father. The Dutch side fell 3-1 at home, with the 19-year-old forward introduced in the 81st minute as Feyenoord chased a two-goal deficit. Shaqueel replaced defender Jordan Lotomba, but Celtic struck again almost immediately through Benjamin Nygren to se…
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