
Arjen Robben was called every name under the sun by English
football fans for his habit of diving while at Chelsea. Every name
that is except perhaps 'klootzak'.
But this was how the Holland winger described himself as he finally
admitted to overdoing the theatrics during three seasons at
Stamford Bridge.
For those not fluent in Dutch swear words, 'klootzak' is about as
strong as it gets, despite its literal translation being 'bag of
b******s'.
Robben, who moved to Real Madrid in the summer, said: "It was not
right what I did in England. My parents and my wife have been
critical and have raised the matter with me. I have held my hand up
and I said I have been stupid."