30.01.2026 10:50
In the UEFA Europa League match where Feyenoord lost 2-1 to Real Betis, head coach Robin van Persie's son, Shaqueel van Persie, was injured in the knee. The emotional moments of Robin van Persie rushing onto the field after the incident marked the night. The 19-year-old young player had only made headlines 12 days ago with his impressive performance in the Sparta Rotterdam derby. However, the injury he sustained in the Europa League has currently overshadowed this rise.
Feyenoord's head coach Robin van Persie experienced difficult moments both sportively and emotionally in the match against Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League. The injury of his son Shaqueel van Persie during the match became the most talked-about moment of the night.
EUROPEAN JOURNEY ENDED
Feyenoord, who visited Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League, left the field with a 2-1 defeat. With this result, the Dutch representative bid farewell to the tournament. The injury that occurred during the match overshadowed the score.
SHAQUEEL VAN PERSIE INJURED HIS KNEE
In the 74th minute of the match, 19-year-old Shaqueel van Persie, wearing the Feyenoord jersey, injured his knee and fell to the ground. The young player's painful state on the ground worried the stands and the bench.
ROBIN VAN PERSIE COULDN'T STAND IT
Seeing his son get injured, Feyenoord's head coach Robin van Persie immediately ran to Shaqueel from the sidelines. It was observed that Van Persie was quite emotional after receiving information from the medical team.
"THE FIRST SIGNS DO NOT LOOK GOOD AT ALL"
Speaking after the match, Robin van Persie could not hide the emotional moments he experienced. The experienced coach stated, "This is very sad. A great pain. The first signs do not look good at all. I am very upset as both a coach and a father."
FROM DERBY HEROISM TO INJURY NIGHTMARE
Just 12 days ago, Shaqueel van Persie had drawn attention by coming on as a substitute in the Sparta Rotterdam derby and scoring two goals within two minutes. The young player, who brought the score to 3-3 in that match, had quickly made a significant breakthrough. However, the injury he suffered in the Europa League has currently overshadowed this rise.