The Falling Dutchman - Arjen Robben's best performances
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The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands reacts after being tackled by Mexico's Miguel Layun during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) TOPCUP (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands falls in front of Argentina's Martin Demichelis (R) during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Brazil's Thiago Silva (L) fouls Arjen Robben of the Netherlands to concede a penalty during their 2014 World Cup third-place playoff at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 12, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) falls after a challenge by Costa Rica's Celso Borges (5) and Michael Umana during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Brazil's Luiz Gustavo (L) and Arjen Robben of the Netherlands fight for the ball during their 2014 World Cup third-place playoff at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 12, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands falls on the pitch during the 2014 World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and the Netherlands at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 29, 2014. No foul was called. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands falls after having his shirt pulled by Brazil's Thiago Silva in the penalty box during their 2014 World Cup third-place playoff at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 12, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands and Costa Rica's Johnny Acosta lie on the pitch after colliding with each other during extra time in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 5, 2014. Acosta was shown yellow card for the action. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands is fouled during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals against Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands is fouled by Costa Rica's Cristian Gamboa during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands reacts after failing to score against Chile during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
The Falling Dutchman
Chile's Gary Medel (rear) challenges Arjen Robben of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
Robin van Persie’s acrobatic header earned him the nickname “The Flying Dutchman.” His teammate Arjen Robben has become a topic of discussion as well for his dramatic style of play. Mexican fans will never forgive the Dutch player for that infamous dive that helped lead to Mexico’s World Cup exit. Take a look at Robben’s best performances from the World Cup.
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