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ROBIN VAN PERSIE gave his son Shaqueel his professional debut during Feyenoord’s Europa League loss to Celtic.
The former star, now 42, was looking for a last-minute equalizer in the match.
Shaqueel van Persie made his Europa League debut against Celtic
Dad Robin believed he could make an impact from the benchCredit: Getty
He then turned to the bench and brought on striker Shaqueel.
Unfortunately, the decision backfired as Celtic scored moments later to secure a 3-1 victory.
Nevertheless, Van Persie defended his choice, explaining that the decision stemmed solely from his responsibilities as head coach.
He stated: “From a father's perspective, when your son makes his debut, it is always a special moment.
“However, I wasn't focused on enjoying that moment; I was doing my job just as Shaqueel was.
“I made that decision as a coach, not as a father, because we needed a goal.
“Shaqueel is a player capable of scoring from any position. That was the reason I brought him on.”
Shaqueel, 19, was included in the matchday squad last weekend due to an ongoing injury crisis at the club.
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