When Arjen Robben returned to his club Bayern Munich on Aug. 4, there were immediate fears that his World Cup experience with the Netherlands might have done lasting damage. "Will Robben crack because of the lost final?" worried tabloid Bild. Even Robben himself seemed unsure about the psychological effect of missing his one-on-one chance against Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas in Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium, a pivotal moment in the match that could be described as the opportunity of a lifetime without hyperbole.
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08-13-10, 05:55 AM
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