Van Persie: Real players focus on the game

Striker Robin van Persie has said that players who truly love the game shun the glamourous lifestyle and partying that accompanies their fame.

The Dutchman says that these players are the ones who will have shorter careers.

van Persie said: "The really top players aren't fooled by riches or fame because they are fully focused with their football.

"For me, it's very important to be having breakfast every morning with my two children and that wouldn't be possible if you were hanging about in a discotheque all night.

"When I see some of my English colleagues who are out til three in the morning, then I can only conclude that they are invariably finished at 33.

"I have made another choice and that's to be doing what I love the most, playing football."

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