Former Man Utd and ex Arsenal forward to retire at the end of the season

Former Arsenal, Manchester United and Netherlands forward Robin van Persie says he will retire from football at the end of the season.

The 35-year-old - who returned to Feyenoord, where he made his debut aged 17, in January - has scored 50 goals in 102 appearances for his country.

During his time in England, Van Persie won the FA Cup with Arsenal and a Premier League title at United.

"When I have to stop? That is probably at the end of this season," he said.

"I will be 36 years old and will have been a professional for 18 years. From the age of five, I've only been involved in football."