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Wesley Sneijder latest top Dutch footballer considering comeback

Netherlands Training - Pittodrie, Aberdeen, Britain - November 8, 2017 Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder during training [Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith]

Wesley Sneijder is considering following in the footsteps of his former Netherlands teammate Arjen Robben and returning to playing football next season, Dutch media reported on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old Sneijder will start training later this month at amateur team DOS Holland Stichtse Boys in Utrecht, which could be the prelude to joining home town club FC Utrecht.

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