Robin van Persie Recalls Being Slapped by Louis van Gaal During 2014 World Cup

Former Manchester United and Arsenal star Robin van Persie has spoken out on the time he was slapped by Louis van Gaal for refusing to be substituted during the 2014 World Cup. During a match against Costa Rica, the 36-year-old - capped 102 times by Holland - pulled up with cramp and was instructed to leave the pitch by his manager but refused to do so, knowing there would be a penalty shootout to decide the outcome of the game. Holland hit the woodwork four times during the game but... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/