'These things happen in football' - Van Persie reacts to horror eye injury

Robin van Persie has thanked supporters for their well-wishes following his horror eye injury and insisted "these things happen" after getting the all-clear.

The 33-year-old was forced off from Fenerbahce's 3-1 win over Akhisar Belediyespor on Sunday, sustaining a torn eyelid having previously opened the scoring.

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