Holland winger Arjen Robben has insisted that the controversial penalty that was awarded to him in stoppage time against Mexico to secure his’ country’s victory in the FIFA World Cup last 16 match in Fortaleza was legitimate. But the Bayern Munich star also admitted that had had dived earlier in the game. Seeking to clarify his earlier media comments regarding these two issues, Robben yesterday pleaded not to be quoted out of context when it comes to this matter…

Robben who has been subject of many alleged diving incidents on the pitch before says he will not change from being honest in future because of this latest incident…

There have been several controversial match officiating decisions in this tournament and many football fans have called either players of referees cheats. Asked whether players accept to be called like that when there was actual no cheating involved, Robben says people are entitled to their own opinions…

Controversy aside, Robben has been one of the shining lights of the The Dutch’s impressive 100 per cent winning record so far in this World Cup. His three goals plus an assist in four matches tells the whole story and the 30year-old agrees that he’s at his best level ever…

When Robben completed his brace during the 5-1 demolition of the outgoing world champions Spain in their opening game of the big spectacle, he also recorded the fastest ever sprint by a footballer at 37km per hour. Robben who has previously also been at Chelsea and Real Madrid was modest about this recorded…

The Dutch side is attempting to win it’s first ever World Cup title after thrice finishing second in 1974, 1978 and most recently in 2010. They are up against surprise packages Costa Rica in the quarterfinals on Saturday evening in Salvador and Robben says the Central Americans can’t be underestimated… Journalist: Velile Mbuli