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ROBIN VAN PERSIE has underlined his desire to emulate his former Manchester United colleague Ryan Giggs and carry on playing international football until he is 40.

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With 83 international caps already under his belt at the age of 30, Van Persie still has several years of playing at the highest level.
Moreover, he is Holland's all-time leading scorer having overtaken Patrick Kluivert.
"I want to play as long as possible for the national team," he said.
"If my body allows it, I'd like to play until I am 40. 

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If my body allows it, I'd like to play until I am 40. My goal is to play 100 caps, at least

Robin van Persie

"My goal is to play 100 caps, at least."
Van Persie also revealed his excitement about working under Van Gaal at United, whom he says he has a 'special relationship' with.
He added: "I never had a relationship with a coach like I have with Van Gaal - it's very special.
"We have had fantastic talks in the past two years. From minute one we got along well."