Arsenal’s Robin van Persie insists he did not make ‘bitching’ comments about Barcelona & Chelsea

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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has refuted allegations that he made negative comments about Barcelona and Chelsea.

The Netherlands international, who is gearing up for a game against Brazil on Saturday, was alleged to have said that Barca “nag” too much and that Chelsea are “always bitching against the referees”.

The Gunners forward has, however, released a statement on the club’s official website to deny the comments, insisting that the interview never even took place.

Van Persie said: “I’m on international duty at the moment, but following several reports in the media I think it’s important to clarify some recent comments attributed to me.

“These reports falsely suggest that I recently made negative comments about Spanish and Chelsea players, I would like to make it perfectly clear that I haven’t done an interview with Sport 1 or any other outlet in recent weeks and I’ve certainly not been rude as the comments suggest.

“I respect my colleagues of Spain and Chelsea and look forward to playing against them for many years to come.

“I sincerely hope that all football fans worldwide don’t take these misleading reports seriously.”

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