Royston Drenthe
Royston Drenthe is a former Dutch footballer known for his versatility as a left-back and winger. He began his professional career at Feyenoord before gaining significant recognition during his tenure at Real Madrid from 2007, where he won the La Liga title and the Supercopa de España. Drenthe was celebrated for his speed and dribbling skills, but his career was marred by inconsistency and disciplinary issues, leading to stints at various clubs, including Everton and Alania in Russia. After retiring from professional football in 2016, he explored a music career under the alias Roya2Faces, releasing rap tracks. Recently, Drenthe made headlines by recounting an incident where Lionel Messi allegedly used a racially charged term during a match, sparking discussions about cultural differences in language and sportsmanship.
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Former Real Madrid and Everton player Royston Drenthe has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
Tidigare Real Madrid-spelaren Royston Drenthe drabbad av stroke
Sweden· 2025-10-19Royston Drenthe, a former player for Real Madrid and Feyenoord, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
El exjugador del Real Madrid Royston Drenthe sufre un derrame cerebral | Deportes
Spain· 2025-10-19Royston Drenthe was a player for Real Madrid who faced criticism for his punctuality.
Un entrenador del Madrid recogiendo a un jugador del Barça en el aeropuerto | DeportesSpain· 2025-03-04
Royston Drenthe is a former Dutch midfielder who shared a story about Lionel Messi.
“Месси вернется“ - глава Ла Лиги о переходе аргентинца в “Барсу“: Вчера, 22:22
Kazakhstan· 2025-03-01
Royston Drenthe shared stories from his life and mentioned that Lionel Messi did not treat him well.
'Me chamou de negro de m...'
Brazil· 2025-02-28
Royston Drenthe shared stories from his life and mentioned that Lionel Messi did not treat him well.
'Me chamou de negro de m...'Brazil· 2025-02-28
Royston Drenthe is a former midfielder for the Netherlands who shared a story about Lionel Messi.
“Месси вернется“ - глава Ла Лиги о возвращении аргентинца в “Барсу“: 28 февраля 2025, 22:22Kazakhstan· 2025-02-28Royston Drenthe shared a story about how Lionel Messi called him a racist term.
Роналду перестал быть самым привлекательным футболистом: составлен топ: 28 февраля 2025, 23:13Kazakhstan· 2025-02-28
Royston Drenthe, a former Dutch footballer, recounted an incident involving Lionel Messi during a match against Barcelona.
Экс-игрок мадридского “Реала“ обвинил Месси в расизме: 28 февраля 2025, 13:38Kazakhstan· 2025-02-28