
Due to a six-month absence with a thigh problem, Robben has not played for the Netherlands since finishing on the losing side in the FIFA World Cup™ final against Spain in South Africa last July. Last week he dropped out of the Dutch squad for their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying double-header with Hungary (March 25 and 29).
Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Hans-Jorg Butt revealed that he may retire at the end of the season, after losing his place in the Bayern Munich first team. "I still want to play football, I still feel in top form and I can imagine myself continuing next season," Butt, 36, told the club website. We'll see how the situation evolves and we'll take a decision with the new coach (Jupp Heynckes)."
I still want to play football, I still feel in top form and I can imagine myself continuing next season.
Hans-Jorg Butt, Bayern Munich goalkeeper

Butt, a member of the Germany squad that finished third at last year's FIFA World Cup, has also played for Hamburg (1997-2001) and Bayer Leverkusen (2001-07). He is notable for having scored 26 goals in 381 Bundesliga matches, all from the penalty spot.
Despite the emergence of 22-year-old Kraft, Butt encouraged Bayern to recruit 24-year-old Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who is currently first choice for Germany at international level. "He's an extraordinary goalkeeper with lots of experience in spite of his age," said Butt.
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