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Robben Wants Ribery To Bounce Back From Injury

Arjen Robben is backing his Bayern Munich team-mate Franck Ribery to bounce back from the problematic ankle injury which has kept the France winger out for the last five months.

Ribery, 32, has not played since limping out of Bayern's Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk in March and his right ankle injury has so far refused to heal, which has left the Frenchman frustrated.

More so since new signing Brazil international Douglas Costa, 24, shone in Ribery's place on Bayern's left wing and claimed a goal in last Friday's 5-0 win over Hamburg on the opening weekend of the new season.

Memphis Depay Can Become World's Best - Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben has tipped his Dutch team mate Depay to become one of the best in the world. Depay scored two spectacular goals for United against Club Brugge and he looks set to shine on.

New Manchester United star Memphis Depay can become one of the world's best players and propel the club to trophy glory, according to Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben.

Memphis dazzled Red Devils fans with two goals against Club Brugge in the Champions League qualifier on Tuesday in only his third competitive game since joining the English giants from PSV.

Arjen Robben Urges Kevin De Bruyne To reject Man City

Arjen Robben says he hopes to see Kevin De Bruyne snubs Manchester City and stay at Wolfsburg.
The Belgium international has been the subject of a renewed transfer push from Manuel Pellegrini's side, who launched a £45 million (€63m) bid for the former Chelsea man at the end of last week.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also been credited with an interest, though Wolfsburg boss Dieter Hecking remains confident the 24-year-old will stay.

And, far from hoping that one of his side's title rivals loses a star player, Robben says he wants to see De Bruyne resist any offers in order to keep the Bundesliga strong.

Louis van Gaal Will Bring Manchester United Back To Europe - Arjen Robben

Louis van Gaal can guide Manchester United back into the UEFA Champions League, according to Arjen Robben. Van Gaal endured a nervy start to life at Old Trafford, failing to win any of United's opening three Premier League fixtures. United were stunned 2-1 by Swansea City in their league opener, while they drew back-to-back games against Sunderland and promoted side Burnley.

The Manchester team were also bundled out of the Capital One Cup, but after spending over £150 million on the likes of Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind, they finally returned to winning ways against QPR last week. United ran rampant at home to QPR, winning 4-0 and Robben - a transfer target for his former Bayern Munich boss during the recent window - said the club will be playing European football under Van Gaal next season.

Ronaldo Tops List Of UEFA'S Best Player In Europe As Messi Gets Snubbed

Manuel Neuer, Arjen Robben and Cristiano Ronaldo have been named as the final three nominees for the Uefa Best Player in Europe award. The trio were named as part of an initial 10-man shortlist announced in July, which included Angel Di Maria, Diego Costa, Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Philipp Lahm, James Rodriguez and Thomas Muller.

Current Ballon d'Or holder Ronaldo has now been voted into the final three, along with Bayern Munich's star winger Robben and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who added the World Cup to his Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal successes last season, but Barcelona's Argentine star could only finish fifth in the voting.

The winner will be announced on August 28 in Monaco during the group-stage draw for the Champions League.

ARJEN ROBBEN: I Was To Honest About My Dives Against Mexico

Netherlands star Arjen Robben says he was too honest in confessing to a ‘silly’ dive against Mexico – but remains adamant that he did not cheat to win his team’s decisive penalty in the World Cup last-16 clash.

Holland beat Mexico 2-1 in Fortaleza on Sunday when Robben won a 93rd-minute spot-kick after a challenge from Rafael Marquez, which substitute Klaas-Jan Huntelaar converted to book a quarter-final match against Costa Rica.

Robben was branded a ‘cheat’ by Mexico coach Miguel Herrera and caused a storm when he admitted after the game that he had dived earlier in the match in an attempt to win a free-kick.

WORLD CUP 2014: Arjen Robben Apologises For Diving Against Mexico

Arjen Robben has apologised for diving during Netherland's dramatic comeback victory over Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 at Arena Castelao on Sunday.

Robben tormented the Mexican defence on numerous occasions with his pace, skill and direct running, and had several penalty appeals turned down before finally winning a spot-kick in the second minute of injury time when he went down under a challenge from Rafael Marquez.

Substitute Klaas-Jan Huntelaar converted from 12 yards to send the Oranje into the last eight of the tournament, after Giovani dos Santos' opener had been cancelled out by a late Wesley Sneijder equaliser.

WORLD CUP 2014: Netherland Must Be Wary Of Mexico Says Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben believes that Netherlands will need to be wary of Mexico, particularly as their opponents will be suited to the conditions in Fortaleza. The Oranje have impressed so far after progressing as Group B winners with victory in all three games, including a shock 5-1 dismantling of Spain in their opening encounter.

However, Robben, who has scored three times in Brazil so far, insists that the Dutch should not dwell on their successes to date when they come up against Miguel Herrera's men on Sunday.

"They are dangerous opponents," the Bayern Munich attacker told the Times of India.

Robben Plays Better Than Lionel Messi Says Van de Kerkhof

Former Netherlands midfielder Willy van de Kerkhof believes Arjen Robben is better than Lionel Messi.
The Dutch star scored three goals, and set up one, as his side topped Group B by beating Spain, Chile and Australia.

Van de Kerkhof believes the Bayern Munich star's contribution to his side's campaign shows that he is by far the world's best.

"The first half against Chile was not great, but in the last 20 minutes came the incomparable Arjen Robben," he told Omroep Brabant.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: ArjenRobben Launches Anti-Football Tactics Attack Against Chelsea & Atletico Madrid

Arjen Robben has launched a scathing attack on the football philosophies of Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.
He told Sky Sports News: "I don't really care [who wins]. I watched the 90 minutes last week and I couldn't watch it – the match had nothing to do with football.

"The two managers (Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone), I respect them and everybody has their own way, but I think Real Madrid will win the Champions League and I wish them all the best."

Robben was not shy in critiquing his own side's performance, claiming that they had to accept the heavy defeat that saw them beaten 5-0 on aggregate.

We Were All Surprised Of Madrid's Defending Tactics Says Arjen Robben

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says he was taken aback by Real Madrid's defensive approach when the two sides met last week. Karim Benzema gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a vital 1-0 first-leg lead in the Champions League semi-final as the Bavarians struggled to break down a stubborn Madrid defence.

The Dutchman has admitted that he expected the Spanish outfit to be more adventurous but is confident his side can make amends at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

"We were all surprised about their defensive play in Madrid," he said at a press conference.

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Arsene Wenger Frustrated By Arjen Robben

Arsene Wenger has criticised Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben for making the most of Wojciech Szczesny's foul in the first half which resulted in Arsenal being reduced to 10 men.
  
Mesut Ozil had a penalty given then saved in the Champions League last-16 first leg before referee Nicola Rizzoli returned the favour to die Roten when the Gunners goalkeeper clattered into the Bavarians' Dutch attacker, earning him a red card.

David Alaba missed the subsequent spot kick but, after Bayern went on to dominate the game and scored through Toni Kroos and Thomas Muller, Wenger hit out at what he considered to be theatrics from Robben.

ARJEN ROBBEN: Bayern Munich Is The Best Club In The World

Arjen Robben says he has no intention of leaving Bayern Munich as he feels his current club are arguably the best in the world and a move elsewhere would be a step down. The 30-year-old has been with Bayern since the summer of 2009, winning numerous trophies with the Bavarians in the past few seasons. Robben is determined to add more silverware to his trophy cabinet in the years to come.

"It could very well be that Bayern are my last club. We have an amazing team and I am happy here. The future is looking bright. I want to win a few more titles and I'm at the perfect club to achieve this," he told Bild.

BALLON d'Or: Robben wants Ronaldo to win ahead of Ribery

Arjen Robben has given his support to Christano Ronaldo ahead of his club mate Frank Ribery. Saying that in public might wake up an abandoned beef between the two of them. Read more after the cut.....