Happy birthday! Robin van Persie turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 40 on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

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Robin van Persie is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Robin van Persie has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

van Persie, a cultural icon

Born in Rotterdam on August 6, 1983, Robin van Persie's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. van Persie's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Robin hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Robin van Persie as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Robin, you're the best!

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