Robin van Persie News
Messi surpassed Ronaldo with his six Ballons d'Or award with that of the Portugal striker's five when he lifted the honour again in December 2019.
Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli are looking to get the services of the former Barcelona player, but the Italian clubs would have to consider his massive wages as being a burden, despite his obvious ability when at his best.
Van Persie`s 50 goals in 102 appearances make him the top goalscorer for the Netherlands national team and his club achievements include winning the FA Cup with Arsenal and the Premier League with Manchester United.
The 35-year-old created league history by becoming the oldest player to reach 15 goals in a single season.
Images of Van Persie`s bleeding soon grabbed the eyeballs on social media with many fans expressing fears the 33-year-old had been blinded and would never play again, reported mirror.co.uk.
Robin van Persie went down in agony and was later seen bleeding from his left eye which was dressed on the field before he was taken in an ambulance for treatment.
Paul Pogba scored twice in the first half as Jose Mourinho`s Manchester United thumped Fenerbahce 4-1 at Old Trafford.
Van Persie, 33, spent three seasons at Old Trafford before moving to Turkey last year.
Netherlands football team coach Danny Blind admitted he is concerned by striker Robin van Persie's lack of game time at Turkish club Fenerbahce.
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