Robben bullish on suggestions he will lose Bayern Munich starting role: Of course not, it will not be happening

Arjen Robben is confident that he will not lose his starting berth at Bayern Munich in the upcoming season.

The Dutchman faces stiff competition from players such as Xherdan Shaqiri and Thomas Muller for a place in the starting XI, but the winger does not expect to be ousted from Jupp Heynckes’ line-up.

“Can I imagine myself ending up on the…

Beijing Guoan 0-6 Bayern Munich: Robben on song as Bavarians cruise to victory

Bayern Munich continued their pre-season preparations with a convincing 6-0 victory over Beijing Guoan in the Chinese capital.

A fortuitous own-goal gave the Bavarians an early lead, and they were in a commanding position at half-time thanks to further strikes from Arjen Robben and Claudio Pizarro.

In the second half, the Germans were equally dominant, and had the luxury of squandering a number of opportunities before Thomas Muller, Mario…

Robben rues ‘terrible’ missed penalty against Chelsea

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has spoken of his regret at having missed a vital penalty in the Champions League final defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.The Germans were handed a massive opportunity to regain control of the match in extra time after Didier Drogba had fouled Franck Ribery in the box, but Robben’s spot-kick was weak…

Robben urges Bayern to seize chance for Champions League glory

Arjen Robben believes that Bayern Munich must seize the chance to win the Champions League final against Chelsea on Saturday.The Dutchman believes that making it to the final of Europe’s most elite club competition is an immense achievement, and is eager to come out victorious this time around after losing the 2010 showpiece 2-0 to…

Robben: I am pleased that Juventus are interested in me

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has admitted that he is flattered to be linked with a move to Juventus.The Turin-based club have been suggested as a possible destination for Robben if he decides to leave Bayern in the summer, as the Netherlands international is about to enter the final year of his contract.

It is…

Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller defends Arjen Robben against recent criticism

Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller has taken time to defend team-mate Arjen Robben against recent criticism from former stars such as Mario Basler and Franz Beckenbauer.Both Basler and Beckenbauer feel that the Netherlands international is too selfish on the pitch, but Muller feels that it’s unfair to blame Robben for making use of one of his biggest qualities.

“The…