Viral Video: Did Van Persie learn the flying header from Arsene Wenger?

The World Cup was lit up with Robin van Persie’s brilliant flying-header goal against Spain. It was a splendid goal as the Manchester United striker leapt in the air and headed it over the keeper who just stood and watched the ball sail over his head. The question is, from where did van Persie learn the art of the flying header. Well, we’ve got the secret unraveled. It’s from his former boss, Arsene Wenger. [caption id=“attachment_1592391” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Arsene Wenger pulls off a flying header in a beach soccer game. Youtube grab[/caption] The Arsenal manager took time out from his busy schedule of punditry and played beach soccer with former France internationals Christian Karembeu and Bixtente Lizarazu at the Ipanema beach. The World Cup fans gathered to watch and the Frenchman didn’t disappoint them as he showed great artistry and also pulled off a flying header. Wenger had coached van Persie at Arsenal before the latter moved to Manchester United and the Dutchman seems to have definitely learnt numerous tricks from his ex-boss. At 64, Mr Wenger is still a genius not only off the field but on it too! Here’s the video of Wenger pulling off the flying header: