Feyenoord Rotterdam

Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie has launched a passionate defence of new signing Raheem Sterling after the forward came in for criticism following a cameo appearance on debut for the Dutch side.

Raheem Sterling has said he was pleased with his start to life at Feyenoord after he made his first competitive appearance since May 2025 on Sunday, while adding that he has not yet spoken to England boss Thomas Tuchel about a possible comeback.

Raheem Sterling reacts to a winning start on his Feyenoord debut, after playing 30 minutes in their Eredivisie win over SC Telstar.

Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie has said he has been impressed by Raheem Sterling in training but added he's not ready to play 90 minutes as yet.

Feyenoord will train in Belgium this week to allow Raheem Sterling to join then while the England winger awaits a work permit for the Netherlands.

Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie has said that Raheem Sterling chose to join the Eredivisie club to "regain the joy" in his football.

Robin van Persie says Raheem Sterling joined Feyenoord to regain his love of playing football.

Raheem Sterling has agreed deal to join Feyenoord until end of season, sources have told ESPN.

Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie has said watching his son, Shaqueel, get carried off injured in their game against Real Betis on Thursday was "heartbreaking."

Robin van Persie gave his son Shaqueel an Eredivisie debut for Feyenoord, and the young striker already has an eerily similarity about him.