Robin van Persie: World Cup superhero, Internet superstar.
The Dutch striker scored the most impressive goal of the tournament (so far) with a diving header against Spain on June 13. The dazzling noggin-first shot helped the Netherlands secure a 5-1 win and a place for van Persie in Internet Photoshop history.
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The moment was immortalized over the weekend, with images of van Persie inserted into space, Disney movies and backyard lawn furniture.
Famoso Van Golfinhos Persie. pic.twitter.com/2LYkwO7dKO— Cruzoeiro (@Cruzoeiro) June 14, 2014
#VanPersie #flyingdutchman Uçan Hollandalı #CumartesiBuTagMutluEder @FutbolGercek_ @PatrickKluivert @LeroyFer10 @KNVB pic.twitter.com/zzKGVRp1be— iLeRi dEmOkRaSi (@defuka) June 14, 2014
Robin van Persie takes to the skies with Peter Pan, Wendy and friends. pic.twitter.com/hiPCiiDZrF— Sportive23 (@Sportive23_) June 14, 2014
I just made a new Twitter-logo. You're welcome @Persie_Official! #WorldCup #NetherlandsVsSpain #twelftal #VanPersie pic.twitter.com/zvTquKn9rM— Jordi v/d Bovenkamp (@JOR_ID) June 14, 2014
12 Of The Best Robin Van Persie Photoshops You May Have Missed http://t.co/KkKrliedX4 pic.twitter.com/JSlHFt9A0i— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) June 16, 2014
Robin Van Persie in Gravity. pic.twitter.com/jJr6Fa82nv— RealGM Soccer (@RealGMSoccer) June 14, 2014
we have an exclusive photograph, taken at the player Robin van Persie when he relaxes at his home #RobinVanPersie pic.twitter.com/tpQneoOUiF— Kristalia (@KristaliaDesign) June 16, 2014
@KICKTV pic.twitter.com/96DS85Hh3I— Shehroz (@YUNG_SHERI) June 13, 2014
Here's a Vine of Robin van Persie's flying header with him actually wearing a cape. https://t.co/RWKcn3PGBO— ESPN (@espn) June 13, 2014
#spainvsnetherlands #WorldCup2014 super #vanPersie pic.twitter.com/HzqpvUFg7R— Esl@m (@eslam_s92) June 14, 2014
#WorldCup #ESPNED Flappy Van persie. #class pic.twitter.com/ykL3n9shrD— Danny smith (@doglab) June 13, 2014
Even babies channeled their inner Flying Dutchman, while working on strengthening their neck muscles.
@Persie_Official Teaching my son #persieing #spaned #ESPNED #ESPHOL #WorldCup2014 pic.twitter.com/n4jIqm8Y9H— Sietze (@sietzesch) June 15, 2014
What a talent!!! :-) Fedde (6months) doing a #persieing just like @Persie_Official #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/0mPc5gMcss— Onno Weusthof (@odweusthof) June 15, 2014
My baby has been #persieing for weeks now. Consider her for selection, @Socceroos? #WorldCup2014 pic.twitter.com/mcaIw3byL9— Gabbo (@gabbo32) June 16, 2014
Brands got in on the game, too.
Even if the Netherlands don't win the whole shebang, van Persie's Internet legacy will live on -- until a more amazing goal is scored, at least.
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