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Robin van Persie Sacked by Feyenoord After 16 Months Amidst Tactical Review
June 8, 2026 Champions League

Robin van Persie Sacked by Feyenoord After 16 Months Amidst Tactical Review

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Feyenoord have dismissed manager Robin van Persie after 16 months, citing concerns over the team’s development and performance trends. Despite securing Champions League football, the club’s leadership decided a new head coach was needed for the upcoming season.

The decision was made following an internal analysis that highlighted a declining trend in style of play and points accumulated. Van Persie, a former star player for the club, had guided them to a second-place finish in his first full season.

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