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"Robin van Persie: World Cup superhero, Internet superstar.\nThe 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. \nSee also: The Complete Guide to World Cup Team Nicknames\nThe moment was immortalized over the weekend, with images of van Persie inserted into space, Disney movies and backyard lawn furniture. \n\nFamoso Van Golfinhos Persie. pic.twitter.com/2LYkwO7dKO\n\u2014 Cruzoeiro (@Cruzoeiro) June 14, 2014\n\n\n#VanPersie #flyingdutchman U\u00E7an Hollandal\u0131 #CumartesiBuTagMutluEder @FutbolGercek_ @PatrickKluivert @LeroyFer10 @KNVB pic.twitter.com/zzKGVRp1be\n\u2014 iLeRi dEmOkRaSi (@defuka) June 14, 2014\n\n\nRobin van Persie takes to the skies with Peter Pan, Wendy and friends.pic.twitter.com/hiPCiiDZrF\n\u2014 Sportive23 (@Sportive23_) June 14, 2014\n\n\nI just made a new Twitter-logo. You're welcome @Persie_Official! #WorldCup #NetherlandsVsSpain #twelftal #VanPersie pic.twitter.com/zvTquKn9rM\n\u2014 Jordi v/d Bovenkamp (@JOR_ID) June 14, 2014\n\n\n12 Of The Best Robin Van Persie Photoshops You May Have Missed http://t.co/KkKrliedX4 pic.twitter.com/JSlHFt9A0i\n\u2014 Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) June 16, 2014\n\n\nRobin Van Persie in Gravity. pic.twitter.com/jJr6Fa82nv\n\u2014 RealGM Soccer (@RealGMSoccer) June 14, 2014\n\n\nwe have an exclusive photograph, taken at the player Robin van Persie when he relaxes at his home #RobinVanPersie pic.twitter.com/tpQneoOUiF\n\u2014 Kristalia (@KristaliaDesign) June 16, 2014\n\n\n@KICKTV pic.twitter.com/96DS85Hh3I\n\u2014 Shehroz (@YUNG_SHERI) June 13, 2014\n\n\nHere's a Vine of Robin van Persie's flying header with him actually wearing a cape. https://t.co/RWKcn3PGBO\n\u2014 ESPN (@espn) June 13, 2014\n\n\n#spainvsnetherlands #WorldCup2014 super #vanPersie pic.twitter.com/HzqpvUFg7R\n\u2014 Esl@m (@eslam_s92) June 14, 2014\n\n\n#WorldCup #ESPNED Flappy Van persie. #class pic.twitter.com/ykL3n9shrD\n\u2014 Danny smith (@doglab) June 13, 2014\n\nEven babies channeled their inner Flying Dutchman, while working on strengthening their neck muscles.\n\n@Persie_Official Teaching my son #persieing #spaned #ESPNED #ESPHOL #WorldCup2014 pic.twitter.com/n4jIqm8Y9H\n\u2014 Sietze (@sietzesch) June 15, 2014\n\n\nWhat a talent!!! :-) Fedde (6months) doing a #persieing just like @Persie_Official #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/0mPc5gMcss\n\u2014 Onno Weusthof (@odweusthof) June 15, 2014\n\n\nMy baby has been #persieing for weeks now. Consider her for selection, @Socceroos? #WorldCup2014 pic.twitter.com/mcaIw3byL9\n\u2014 Gabbo (@gabbo32) June 16, 2014\n\nBrands got in on the game, too.\n\nEven if the Netherlands don't win the whole shebang, van Persie's Internet legacy will live on \u2014 until a more amazing goal is scored, at least.\nBONUS: 6 Apps to Fuel Your World Cup Fever\n\n\nApps to Follow the World Cup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nESPN FC Soccer &amp; World Cup\nESPN\u2019s app for the World Cup featues in-depth analysis and commentary from their team of experts. Customize the experience by choosing your favorite teams to follow and set detailed alerts for everything from in-game substitutions to sore updates to team stats. Users in the U.S. can also see exclusive video highlights from the games. The free app is available for iOS and Android.\n\nImage:  ESPN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFIFA '14\nFans of EA\u2019s FIFA series for Xbox and PlayStation will appreciate the company's latest World Cup iOS offering. In FIFA \u201914 players can compete in their own World Cup brackets and customize their team\u2019s lineup to compete with their ideal fantasy team. Those who want to make it more competitive can challenge friends and other online player\u2019s in the game\u2019s multiplayer mode. The free app is available for iOS.\n\nImage:  Electronic Arts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFIFA Official\nFIFA Official provides comprehensive profiles of each team, player and coach detailing the past national and World Cup history of each organization. The app has a daily live blog that provides a constantly-refreshed stream of updates from the matches and exclusive photos and videos from the tournament. Super fans can also play games, vote on each game\u2019s \u201CMan of the Match\u201D and sign up for a shot at winning kick-off balls used during the actual games. The free app is available for iOS and Android.\n\nImage:  FIFA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnefootball Brasil\nChoose your favorite teams and get up to the minute updates from both on and off the field. Listen to live commentary from matches and chat with your fellow fans when you connect the app to your Facebook account. The app also has in-depth pre and post-game videos of press conference, interviews and analysis. The free app is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.\n\nImage:  Motain GmbH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravel Portuguese Futebol Edition\nFor those actually traveling to Brazil to watch the games, Travel Portuguese Futebol Edition from Rosetta Stone will give you a crash-course in essential Portuguese to help you get around the country. The app has simple tutorials that teach you essential words and phrases for learning soccer terminology, taking public transit, ordering food and more. The free app is available for Android.\n\nImage:  Rosetta Stone, Ltd.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ntheScore\ntheScore is a one-stop shop for all the latest breaking news and updates from your favorite teams and players. Users can set breaking news alerts for individual players or entire teams. Follow along during games with the constantly-updated steam of news about each team and real-time game and score updates. For an even more detailed look, use the app\u2019s shot tracking feature to see exactly how each game\u2019s goals were scored. The app is available for iOS and Android.\n\nImage:  theScore\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave something to add to this story? 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