Football player in defending themselves shocker. And he's not a dirty player, when has he tried to break another players leg before? I can remember a deliberate foul on Adebayor last season as revenge but thats it. I doubt he intentionally wanted to hurt Messi especially as he knows what its like to be out for ages because of another player.
You also miss out this bit where he praises them - "I have a lot of respect for Barcelona. Is it possible to match what Barcelona are doing? I rate Barcelona even higher than Spain’s national side."
Oh so revenge makes it OK to make a challenge that could break someones leg? Revenge on Adebayor is OK even if it is potentially a leg breaking tackle! Like Van Persie has never kicked players in the face?
You doubt he intentionally wanted Messi to get Hurt? He clearly is going for the player and not the ball! All replays and pictures show that crystal clear! His intention was to force Messi to be subbed out through injury thus giving Arsenal a greater chance of going through! Anyone could see that! Same tactic Holland tried agasint Spain in WC Final!
Van Persie is a nasty dirty Player! All throughout his career, even in Holland there have been examples of this!
You seriously telling me Adebayor challenge is the only time in all years of watching RVP that you have seen him fly into a tackle dangerously putting the other player at risk? I can't name exact games, but I have seen it numerous times from him!
Fantastic football talent RVP is, but also a royal tw@t!