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The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker, now at the helm of the Rotterdam club, made the statement during a press conference ahead of a crucial match against AZ.\n\nThe significance of the achievement cannot be overstated. Securing second place in the Dutch top flight guarantees direct entry into the UEFA Champions League, a competition that brings both prestige and substantial financial rewards. For Feyenoord, a club with a rich European history but recent struggles, returning to Europe's elite club competition would mark a major milestone in its ongoing project.\n\nVan Persie's side currently holds a five-point advantage over third-placed NEC with only two matches remaining in the season. This Sunday's fixture against AZ at De Kuip presents the first opportunity to mathematically secure the runners-up position. A victory would make the final day trip to PEC Zwolle a celebratory occasion rather than a nervous one.\n\n\"My highlight as a coach? Absolutely, that would certainly be it,\" Van Persie stated. \"The ambition was to become champions, but ultimately it would be fantastic if we do secure Champions League qualification. When you consider everything, that would feel good, but we still need to take an important step to achieve it.\"\n\nThe manager's comments reflect a pragmatic yet ambitious mindset. While the initial target was the Eredivisie title, which ultimately went to PSV Eindhoven, Van Persie recognizes the substantial progress represented by a second-place finish. For a team that finished third last season, improving by one position while securing a Champions League berth would validate the direction of the club under his leadership.\n\nBeyond the tactical and strategic questions about the AZ match, Van Persie also addressed a concerning incident from the recent away fixture against Fortuna Sittard. Defender Jeremiah St. Juste was involved in a physical altercation with a member of Feyenoord's medical staff during the game, an event that drew significant attention and criticism.\n\nThe incident saw St. Juste physically grab the doctor with the apparent intention of removing him from the pitch. Such confrontations between players and support staff are rare and raise questions about team discipline and internal relations. Van Persie confirmed he had addressed the situation directly with both parties involved.\n\n\"I have spoken with both individuals, also separately. They both approached it positively,\" Van Persie explained. \"I understand that from an image perspective it didn't look good, but they both had the best intentions and in their emotions they made their choices. I ask for passion from all my players, but there are limits. It's human and we have now put it behind us. We move forward with full confidence.\"\n\nThe manager's handling of the situation appears to prioritize resolution and forward momentum. By speaking with both parties and emphasizing their positive intent, Van Persie is attempting to close the chapter without lingering resentment or disciplinary action that could disrupt the team's focus during the crucial final stretch of the season.\n\nFor Feyenoord, the coming days represent the culmination of a season's worth of work. The match against AZ is not just about three points; it's about securing a future that includes Champions League football, with all the benefits that entails for recruitment, finances, and the club's standing in European football.\n\nVan Persie's acknowledgment that this potential achievement would be his career highlight as a coach underscores the magnitude of the moment. Having transitioned from one of the Premier League's most lethal strikers to a managerial role, guiding Feyenoord back to the Champions League would be a significant feather in his cap and a statement about his capabilities in the dugout.\n\nBased on reporting from Voetbal International.","news","Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie says securing second place in the Eredivisie and Champions League qualification would be his greatest coaching accomplishment. 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The Spanish coach faces a task to restore the Dutch giants' glory.","326257563052019712","Ajax","337336321917849601","326329519185072128","Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven","2026-06-02T18:39:01Z","michel-to-ajax-coach-signs-until-2028-after-relegation","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FRelegue-avant-son-depart-de-gerone-michel-devient-l-entraineur-de-l-ajax-amsterdam\u002F1681252#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326255041704890368","Rayo Vallecano",[116,107,88,119,90,120,121,122,123,79],"326257638553686016","326222712936599552","326255038034874368","326255039846813696","326257565669265408",[117,108,99,125,101,126,127,128,129,80],"Huesca","Paraguay","FSV Mainz 05","FK Partizan","Girona","Michel to Ajax: Coach Signs Until 2028 After Relegation",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":132,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":133,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":134,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":135,"slug":136,"sourceName":137,"sourceURL":138,"teamId":139,"teamName":140,"teamIds":141,"teamNames":152,"title":163},"Alejandro Grimaldo hints at summer exit as Denzel Dumfries emerges as Real Madrid target. Transfer rumors intensify around Bayer Leverkusen and Inter stars.","337324149091340289","0","2026-06-02T09:50:39Z","why-grimaldo-flirts-with-transfer-dumfries-to-real","Kicker","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kicker.de\u002Ftransferticker-953155\u002Fartikel#omrss","326255039712595968","Başakşehir",[139,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,90,150,151],"326257534270705664","326257580877811712","326257599160782848","326257760532434944","326257783785656320","326257534396534784","326257565535047680","326257539769438208","326257545754710016","326257546392244224",[140,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,101,161,162],"Werder Bremen","Mito Hollyhock","Istra 1961","İstanbulspor","Istres","Bayer Leverkusen","Real Madrid","Inter","Newcastle","Nottingham Forest","Why Grimaldo Flirts with Transfer: Dumfries to Real?",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":165,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":166,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":134,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":167,"slug":168,"sourceName":169,"sourceURL":170,"teamId":79,"teamName":80,"teamIds":171,"teamNames":178,"title":185},"Raheem Sterling, 31, arrested for drug-driving after M3 crash. 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