Van Persie rushes to pitch to console son
Van Persie rushes to the pitch to comfort his son after a serious knee injury in a Europa League match.
On Tuesday evening 29 January 2026, former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie watched his 15‑year‑old son, Shaqueel, suffer a severe knee injury during Feyenoord's Europa League clash against Real Betis at De Kuip, Rotterdam. Van Persie descended onto the sidelines in a white shirt, offering a comforting hug and reassuring words in front of a packed stadium of 50,000 fans. He described the moment as “heart‑breaking” and spoke about the emotional toll on players seeing a young athlete hurt. The incident drew widespread media coverage. Feyenoord won 2‑1, while Betis remained away. Van Persie’s display was hailed as a powerful reminder of the human side of football.
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