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Man Utd ace Van Persie gives up World Cup bronze medal

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has given up his World Cup bronze medal.

The Independent says Van Persie gave away his World Cup bronze medal to a Dutch fan.

The Netherlands' captain went over to the stands where he passed his medal to a bizarrely dressed Dutch supporter who was wearing an orange military outfit complete with large hat and Netherlands flag bow-tie.

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