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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Depay kept ‘hungry' after equalling van Persie's scoring record
Memphis Depay has 50 goals in 102 international appearances for the Netherlands. (EPA Images pic) GRONINGEN : Memphis Depay was denied the chance to complete a hattrick today, and take sole possession of the Dutch national team's all-time scoring record in the process, as coach Ronald Koeman said he wanted to keep him hungry for goals. Forward Depay scored twice inside the opening 16 minutes of the Netherlands' 8-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier to equal Robin van Persie's record of 50. Both players have 50 goals in 102 international appearances. 'I equalled van Persie, I am happy with that,' said Depay, who was taken off in the 72nd minute with the Dutch 4-0 up. 'But this is just an interim total. Of course I am also going for 51, 52 and also 53. If I had played longer, I might have scored one more tonight,' he told reporters. 'I didn't say anything about the fact that the coach took me off early. I was already happy that I could do what I've been doing for years… scoring.' Depay scored his first international goal against Australia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but it has not always been smooth sailing over the years with the national team. 'We have had some turbulence over the years,' he said. 'There have been many coaches and many players have come and gone. The times have shaped me and made me realise what I want. 'Ultimately, it's important that we're at the World Cup and that we go far.' Koeman has consistently backed Depay over his two spells in charge of the Dutch, even when he struggled with his club form. 'I've always thought Memphis is a great player. I think he deserves a great compliment. He's had a year full of injuries, but he's fit and hungry now,' said Koeman. 'It's great that he didn't score the third, because then he stays hungry,' he quipped on Dutch television.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Koeman keeps Depay hungry for goals after equalling Van Persie's record
GRONINGEN: Memphis Depay was denied the chance to complete a hat-trick on Tuesday, and take sole possession of the Dutch national team's all-time scoring record in the process, as coach Ronald Koeman said he wanted to keep him hungry for scored twice inside the opening 16 minutes of the Netherlands' 8-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier to equal Robin van Persie's record of players have 50 goals in 102 international appearances.'I equalled Van Persie, I am happy with that,' said Depay, who was taken off in the 72nd minute with the Dutch 4-0 up.'But this is just an interim total. Of course I am also going for 51, 52 and also 53. If I had played longer, I might have scored one more tonight,' he told reporters.'I didn't say anything about the fact that the coach took me off early. I was already happy that I could do what I've been doing for years ... scoring.'Depay scored his first international goal against Australia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but it has not always been smooth sailing over the years with the national team.'We have had some turbulence over the years,' he said.'There have been many coaches and many players have come and gone. The times have shaped me and made me realize what I want.'Ultimately, it's important that we're at the World Cup and that we go far.'Koeman has consistently backed Depay over his two spells in charge of the Dutch, even when he struggled with his club form.'I've always thought Memphis is a great player. I think he deserves a great compliment. He's had a year full of injuries, but he's fit and hungry now,' said Koeman.'It's great that he didn't score the third, because then he stays hungry,' he quipped on Dutch television.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Koeman keeps Depay hungry for goals after equalling Van Persie's record
GRONINGEN, Netherlands, June 11 (Reuters) - Memphis Depay was denied the chance to complete a hat-trick on Tuesday, and take sole possession of the Dutch national team's all-time scoring record in the process, as coach Ronald Koeman said he wanted to keep him hungry for goals. Depay scored twice inside the opening 16 minutes of the Netherlands' 8-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier to equal Robin van Persie's record of 50. Both players have 50 goals in 102 international appearances. "I equalled Van Persie, I am happy with that," said Depay, who was taken off in the 72nd minute with the Dutch 4-0 up. "But this is just an interim total. Of course I am also going for 51, 52 and also 53. If I had played longer, I might have scored one more tonight," he told reporters. "I didn't say anything about the fact that the coach took me off early. I was already happy that I could do what I've been doing for years ... scoring." Depay scored his first international goal against Australia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but it has not always been smooth sailing over the years with the national team. "We have had some turbulence over the years," he said. "There have been many coaches and many players have come and gone. The times have shaped me and made me realise what I want. "Ultimately, it's important that we're at the World Cup and that we go far." Koeman has consistently backed Depay over his two spells in charge of the Dutch, even when he struggled with his club form. "I've always thought Memphis is a great player. I think he deserves a great compliment. He's had a year full of injuries, but he's fit and hungry now,' said Koeman. "It's great that he didn't score the third, because then he stays hungry,' he quipped on Dutch television.
CNA
3 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Koeman keeps Depay hungry for goals after equalling Van Persie's record
GRONINGEN, Netherlands :Memphis Depay was denied the chance to complete a hat-trick on Tuesday, and take sole possession of the Dutch national team's all-time scoring record in the process, as coach Ronald Koeman said he wanted to keep him hungry for goals. Depay scored twice inside the opening 16 minutes of the Netherlands' 8-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier to equal Robin van Persie's record of 50. Both players have 50 goals in 102 international appearances. "I equalled Van Persie, I am happy with that," said Depay, who was taken off in the 72nd minute with the Dutch 4-0 up. "But this is just an interim total. Of course I am also going for 51, 52 and also 53. If I had played longer, I might have scored one more tonight," he told reporters. "I didn't say anything about the fact that the coach took me off early. I was already happy that I could do what I've been doing for years ... scoring." Depay scored his first international goal against Australia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but it has not always been smooth sailing over the years with the national team. "We have had some turbulence over the years," he said. "There have been many coaches and many players have come and gone. The times have shaped me and made me realise what I want. "Ultimately, it's important that we're at the World Cup and that we go far." Koeman has consistently backed Depay over his two spells in charge of the Dutch, even when he struggled with his club form. "I've always thought Memphis is a great player. I think he deserves a great compliment. He's had a year full of injuries, but he's fit and hungry now,' said Koeman. "It's great that he didn't score the third, because then he stays hungry,' he quipped on Dutch television.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leicester news: Vardy nears 200 as fans look to the future
Despite passing some unwanted milestones this season, including eight games without a league goal and almost five months since a home goal, the only remaining milestone left for us to pass is the magical 200 Leicester goals for Jamie Vardy. We're at three games left, and only one goal to go, following his lovely finish against Saints at the weekend. It will perfectly conclude a highly decorated 13 years with the Foxes and Jamie, who is now level with Robin Van Persie on 144 Premier League goals, will want to finish his tenure as he started it - scoring goals - to leave behind his legacy as Leicester's greatest ever player. As the sun sets on Jamie's career at Leicester, it's starting to rise on some bright young prospects emerging from the academy. Jeremy Monga, Jake Evans and Michael Golding all featured at the weekend, which has got fans looking to the future and life post Vardy. Monga - the second youngest Premier League player of all time - comfortably held his own, and fans would like to see more youth prospects thrown into the mix for the final three games, in what are effectively three dress rehearsals for the Championship campaign. While, understandably, there has been hesitation from Ruud Van Nistelrooy to drop Vardy, his hesitation is two-fold in his resistance to play many from the academy set up for extended periods. But in the words of Sir Matt Busby, 'if you're good enough, you're old enough'. The last few games will epitomise the lifecycle of both a football player and fan as a legend of the club leaves his post to make room for potential future legends. The 'out with the old and in with the new' has never felt more heightened than it does now. Time waits for no man and Vardy is no exception but one can't help but feel that we can't wholeheartedly move on until he leaves. Find more from Kate Blakemore at Leicester Till I Die, external
