Robin van Persie Snaps in Heated Press Conference After Feyenoord Draw
Tension exploded after Feyenoord’s latest result. What happened in Robin van Persie’s press conference quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
A draw that sparked frustration
The 3–3 draw between Feyenoord and NAC left more than just disappointment on the scoreboard in Rotterdam. After the final whistle, attention quickly shifted to the press conference, where head coach Robin van Persie had several tense exchanges with reporters.
Despite the frustrating result, the Dutch manager attempted to highlight positive aspects of his team’s performance. That approach immediately clashed with the mood in the room, as journalists pointed out that the club’s Eredivisie title hopes appear virtually gone, especially with the team sitting 19 points behind leaders PSV.
The tense exchanges with reporters
The questions quickly became uncomfortable for the former Netherlands legend. When one journalist raised several points in a single question, Van Persie responded with visible irritation.
“Shall we start from the beginning? You asked a lot of questions in one,” the coach replied, pushing back against the line of questioning.
He then addressed criticism coming from sections of the fanbase. While Van Persie acknowledged that supporters have every right to express frustration, he also admitted that hearing those reactions is far from enjoyable.
The moment the tension escalated
The atmosphere became even more tense when another reporter challenged the manager’s positive interpretation of the match. The journalist suggested that NAC had been the more aggressive team during the game.
Van Persie immediately pushed back.
“We were aggressive as well, right? Or did you watch a different match?” he replied with clear sarcasm.
A third exchange pushed the moment even further. One journalist argued that everyone in the room seemed to see the match one way while the coach described something completely different. At that point, Van Persie’s patience appeared to run out.
Pressure growing in Rotterdam
The heated press conference reflects the difficult moment Feyenoord is currently experiencing. With the Eredivisie title race slipping further away, the club’s immediate focus is now on securing second place in the standings.
For Van Persie, one of the most iconic players in Dutch football history, the pressure is clearly mounting as expectations around the club continue to grow.
And judging by the intensity of this latest press conference, tensions in Rotterdam are only increasing as the season moves forward.
