An outrageous effort.

We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. "It is what separates the truly great players from the rest of us," purred former Switzerland ...

And artists around the world recognized it, memorializing the Robin Van Persie diving header against Spain and applying their own imagination. Here are the best ones out there: ...

We're through one full round of World Cup games, and Robin van Persie's rainbow header remains the best goal of the tournament. You've probably watched it 50 times by now, but you should really see it ...

They did so in stunning fashion too, running out 5-1 winners after going behind early in a game that is best remembered for Robin van Persie's jaw-dropping header. "It was a brilliant goal, even I ...

(Reuters) - When Netherlands striker Robin van Persie put away a spectacular diving header against world champions Spain on a balmy afternoon at last year's World Cup it set them on the way to a 5-1 ...

Eleven years ago, a Dutchman amazed us all with a diving header goal at the World Cup. Even if you’re not a World Cup expert, you should have figured it out by now. Still not sure? Alright then: Roll ...

After taking a soaring downfield pass, Van Persie leapt across the pitch to strike the ball perfectly. The ball glanced off Van Persie’s forehead to find the back of the net. The goal tied the match ...

Editor's note: Each day between now and the kickoff of the first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Nov. 20, we'll unveil a different memory from World Cup history. The countdown from 101 continues ...

How Arsene Wenger must miss the days he was able to call upon Robin van Persie at Arsenal. Here he is recreating the Dutchman's astonishing diving header against Spain on a beach in Brazil. The ...

Oct 14 (Reuters) - When Netherlands striker Robin van Persie put away a spectacular diving header against world champions Spain on a balmy afternoon at last year's World Cup it set them on the way to ...