Premiership baby boom continues – baby on the way for Arsenal star Robin Van Persie

by CBB British correspondent Joanna:

Update: #2: It’s definitely a boy named Shaqueel.

Update: The baby was born Thursday, November 16th. Reports are varying, with some outlets announcing that the baby is a girl.  However, most report the birth of a boy named Shaqueel.

Thanks to CBB readers Carina and Ana.

Originally posted November 15th: Footballer Robin Van Persie, 23, who plays in the English Premier League with Arsenal FC as well as being part of the Dutch national team, is to become a father.

Robin was due to take part in Holland’s friendly game against England on Wednesday but has withdrawn after announcing that his Dutch-Moroccan wife Bouchra is expecting their first child within days.

Source: BBC Sports

Comments

mimi on November 15th, 2006

he will not take part in the friendly not because his wife is pregnant but because she will give birth any day now

Emma on November 16th, 2006

They announced the pregnancy in early June; the baby was thought to be born around Christmas.

Looking back, Bouchra got pregnant in the same month charges were dropped against her husband. In June 2005 he was accused of raping a Dutch beauty queen and spent some time “behind bars” during the accusations.

Ani on November 17th, 2006

Actually, she got pregnant around February.

joanna on November 17th, 2006

Sorry about that guys – the British media is not that great at reporting celebs babies so its not always easy to figure these things out!

I am an Arsenal fan as well, so even more shameful!!!

Ani on November 18th, 2006

On wikipedia, it says bouchra gave birth to a baby girl. Wiki is always truthful isn’t it?
But then again reports back in Holland say its a boy called Shaquille.
What a unique name! I actually like it. All the best for them.

Sarah CBB News Editor on November 18th, 2006

Ani, unfortunately Wiki is not always right. It’s like IMDB in the fact that anyone can go in and edit it or add something.

Ani on November 18th, 2006

Oh I see, thanks Sarah. Yeah it’s definitly a boy, they were talking about it on the commentary today, Arsenal vs Newcastle.

Joanna on November 20th, 2006

Yes, it was also confirmed in the official programme notes at the Arsenal game on Saturday – definitely a baby boy named Shaqueel!

shahida samira hussain on June 22nd, 2008

congrat 2 robin van persie 4 being a father n i fink he is goin 2 be a gr8 fatha coz he is a gr8 footbala n i wish all d luk 2 d fucha. as long as he nos im a gr8 fun of him n arsenal 4 lyf……………lol…..
4rm samira