Football: Van Persie sends Piers Morgan a message with signed picture of his league title win

Robin van Persie dealt a blow to one of his biggest detractors after sending him a mysterious package in the post.

                                                       Robin Van Persie sent a photo to CNN presenter Piers Morgan

Sent to CNN host and Arsenal fan Piers Morgan, who has waged a running battle with Van Persie all season, the package contained a double-sided picture of the Dutch striker kissing the Premier League trophy with one message        reading : 'Piersy my man, thanks for all the support! You made this day even more special! All the best, Van Pursestrings.'

The other read: 'Great to be a champ.. so many #Tears4Piersy

Morgan had given Van Persie the nickname 'Van Pursestrings' to imply that the former Arsenal captain joined the Premier League champions for money, although he took the message in good humour.

                                                       In good humour: Piers Morgan said he'd take it 'on the chins'

Writing on his Twitter page the former Daily Mirror editor said: 'After all the grief I've given Van Pursestrings, he's allowed a whack back. I'll just have to take it on the chins.'

Morgan has had several Twitter battles with various current and former footballers, most notably Gary Lineker and Joey Barton.