Dubai (dpa) – Arsenal's Dutch striker Robin van Persie paid a surprise visit to Diego Maradona, who coaches Dubai-based club Al Wasl, while on vacation with his family in the Gulf emirate Dubai. “I have always admired Maradona since I was young,” said Van Persie. “Today my dream to meet him has come true.” Maradona also praised the Arsenal striker “as an idol and a star footballer” who has great talent. Maradona has been coaching Al Wasl since May under a two-year contract. BM ShortURL: http://goo.gl/OiRTz Tags: Dubai, Maradona, Robin Van Persie Section: Football, Sport, United Arab Emirates