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Feyenoord Sacks Van Persie After 18 Months, Poor Form

6/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Feyenoord dismissed Robin van Persie on Sunday, ending his 18-month tenure.
He had led the team to second place, 19 points behind PSV Eindhoven, earning Champions League qualification, and his win rate fell to 51 percent in 58 games.
After Dévy Rigaux and general manager Robert Eenhoorn joined, the club cited a review following a Cup second-round loss, two Europa League wins in eight matches, and a November-December dip in form.

History

Historical Context

After finishing runners-up to Manchester United in the 2007-08 Premier League and losing the Champions League final on 21 May 2008, Chelsea dismissed Avram Grant on 24 May 2008, ending his eight-month spell. Owner Roman Abramovich’s swift action reflected the club’s growing intolerance for near-misses, a pattern that has driven frequent managerial changes across Europe.

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Story summary

Feyenoord dismissed Robin van Persie on Sunday, ending his 18-month tenure.
He had led the team to second place, 19 points behind PSV Eindhoven, earning Champions League qualification, and his win rate fell to 51 percent in 58 games.
After Dévy Rigaux and general manager Robert Eenhoorn joined, the club cited a review following a Cup second-round loss, two Europa League wins in eight matches, and a November-December dip in form.

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