The Netherland international has announced his retirement after scoring a double for the orange in their last matchday of the world cup qualifier victory over Sweden on Tuesday. It was a disappointing moment for both the player and the team, as Netherland failed to qualifier for the 2nd world cup in a row.
"I wanted to show one more time all the things that I can do," Robben said.
As the final whistle sounded, the crowd rose to give Robben a standing ovation, chanting, "Arjen, thanks" in Dutch.
Robben, who played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups, scored 37 goals in 96 appearances in an international career that spanned 14 years. His goal tally is tied for Dennis Bergkamp for the most in Dutch history, while he has the ninth-most caps.
However, Robben may be best remembered for the goal he didn't score, against Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, when Iker Casillas made an outstanding save to keep the Dutchman at bay. Spain won 1-0 in extra time.
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