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On this day: Spain add World Cup to European triumph
On this day in 2010, Andres Iniesta scored deep into extra time to win the World Cup for Spain against the Netherlands.
Jul 11, 08:34
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Arjen Robben: 'Argentina will not beat Germany in World Cup final'
Arjen Robben is certain that Germany will prove to be too strong for Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 10, 19:18
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Dirk Kuyt: 'Argentina have been lucky'
Netherlands ace Dirk Kuyt wonders if Argentina deserve their World Cup final spot and claims that they have underachieved.
Jul 10, 14:40
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Ron Vlaar was happy to step up first in Netherlands' penalty-shootout loss
Ron Vlaar insists that he was happy to take on the responsibility of Netherlands' first penalty, despite missing in their World Cup semi-final shootout defeat to Argentina.
Jul 10, 11:30
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Arjen Robben "proud" despite Netherlands defeat
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben says that he is proud despite his country's defeat in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Jul 10, 00:18
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Match Analysis: Netherlands 0-0 Argentina (Arg win 4-2 on pens)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Jul 9, 23:42
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Argentina claim shootout victory against the Netherlands
Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout to book a World Cup final meeting against Germany.
Jul 9, 22:48
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Half-Time Report: Defences on top in Sao Paulo stalemate between Argentina and Netherlands
Argentina and Netherlands are goalless at half time in their World Cup semi-final, with neither Arjen Robben nor Lionel Messi yet having a major influence on the game.
Jul 9, 20:50
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Martin Demichelis: 'Arjen Robben does not like physical approach'
Martin Demichelis believes that Argentina need to be aggressive to stop Arjen Robben in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night.
Jul 9, 01:58
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Arjen Robben: 'There is more to Argentina than Lionel Messi'
Arjen Robben insists that the Netherlands must be prepared for more than just Lionel Messi against Argentina on Wednesday night.
Jul 8, 20:14
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Jose Mourinho praises "fantastic" Arjen Robben
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben receives praise from his former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Jul 8, 15:14
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Guus Hiddink: 'Netherlands should be confident of beating Argentina'
Guus Hiddink insists that the Netherlands can be confident of beating Argentina to reach the World Cup final.
Jul 8, 04:41
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Video: Will Netherlands knock out Lionel Messi and Argentina in the semi-finals?
The Sports Mole Sofa dissect the second World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Netherlands before picking their winner.
Jul 7, 16:47
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Diego Milito wary of "devastating" Arjen Robben
Diego Milito warns Argentina that they must be ready to combat the "devastating" Arjen Robben ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Netherlands.
Jul 6, 19:48
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Patrick Kluivert expecting "very hard" semi-final game
Patrick Kluivert admits that it will be "very hard" for his side to overcome Argentina in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Jul 6, 15:59
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Arjen Robben: Costa Rica players rugby tackled me'
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben insists that 'football was the winner' following the Netherlands' penalty shootout victory against Costa Rica.
Jul 6, 14:14
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Netherlands book semi-final spot
The Netherlands book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating Costa Rica on penalties following a goalless draw in Salvador.
Jul 5, 22:54
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Half-Time Report: Goalless between Netherlands, Costa Rica in quarter-final clash
Neither side can find a breakthrough in the first 45 minutes of the World Cup quarter-final clash between the Netherlands and Costa Rica.
Jul 5, 20:48
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Jorge Luis Pinto warns officials to 'watch Arjen Robben closely'
Jorge Luis Pinto calls on FIFA and match officials to 'watch Arjen Robben closely' when his side take on the Netherlands tomorrow night.
Jul 4, 19:46
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho calls for video technology to combat diving
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho weighs in on the Arjen Robben diving controversy.
Jul 2, 22:14
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Arjen Robben: Netherlands are "on a mission"
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben admits that the squad are "on a mission" after finishing as runners-up four years ago.
Jul 2, 14:27
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Oliver Kahn defends Arjen Robben over diving allegations
Former Germany international Oliver Kahn defends Arjen Robben for admitting that he dived against Mexico.
Jul 1, 23:06
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Video: Discussing whether Arjen Robben dived and other incidents from Netherlands-Mexico
The Sports Mole Sofa panel debate whether Arjen Robben dived, as well as looking at other controversial issues from Netherlands-Mexico.
Jul 1, 11:24
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Jamie Carragher: 'Brendan Rodgers attempted to sign Arjen Robben'
Jamie Carragher claims that Brendan Rodgers attempted to bring Arjen Robben to the club last year.
Jul 1, 03:37
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Arjen Robben escapes punishment over 'diving admission'
FIFA says that Arjen Robben will not face disciplinary action following reports that he admitted to diving against Mexico.
Jun 30, 22:57
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Dutch FA: 'Arjen Robben wrongly interpreted'
The Dutch Football Association move to clarify comments made by Arjen Robben regarding his diving.
Jun 30, 13:55
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Arnold Muhren hits out at Arjen Robben
Former Netherlands midfielder Arnold Muhren hits out at Arjen Robben for diving during the team's last-16 win over Mexico at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 11:36
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Danny Murphy disappointed in Arjen Robben's diving antics
Danny Murphy says that the Netherlands' win over Mexico has left a "bitter taste in the mouth" due to Arjen Robben's diving antics.
Jun 30, 07:24
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Hector Moreno suffers fractured tibia
Espanyol confirm that Mexico defender Hector Moreno sustained a fractured tibia in the World Cup defeat to the Netherlands.
Jun 30, 00:03
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Miguel Herrera slams referee, Arjen Robben
Miguel Herrera blames referee Pedro Proenca and Netherlands ace Arjen Robben for Mexico's World Cup exit.
Jun 29, 23:35
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Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands were lucky'
Louis van Gaal admits that his Netherlands team had an "escape" in the narrow 2-1 win over Mexico.
Jun 29, 23:22
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: 'I almost rejected penalty chance'
Netherlands striker Klaas Jan-Huntelaar reveals that he almost turned down the chance to take his match-winning penalty kick against Mexico.
Jun 29, 20:59
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Arjen Robben apologises for diving against Mexico
Arjen Robben apologises for diving during the Netherlands' 2-1 victory against Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 29, 19:47
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Player Ratings: Netherlands 2-1 Mexico
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in their last-16 World Cup clash on Sunday.
Jun 29, 19:24
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Match Analysis: Netherlands 2-1 Mexico
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in their last-16 World Cup clash.
Jun 29, 18:47
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Netherlands through to World Cup quarter-finals after late drama against Mexico
Netherlands score twice in the final moments to come from behind and beat Mexico in their World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza.
Jun 29, 17:57
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Half-Time Report: Slow going in Fortaleza heat between Netherlands, Mexico
Netherlands and Mexico cancel each other out in the first half of the World Cup last-16 tie in searing-hot Fortaleza.
Jun 29, 16:49
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Arjen Robben wary of "fearless" Mexico
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben is wary of "fearless" Mexico and claims that Miguel Herrera's side have a territorial advantage in the last 16 World Cup encounter.
Jun 29, 09:35
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Match Analysis: Colombia 2-0 Uruguay
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Colombia progressed in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history at the expense of Uruguay.
Jun 28, 22:39
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Guillermo Ochoa: 'Netherlands not just about Arjen Robben'
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa warns his Mexico teammates that they must not just focus on Arjen Robben when they face the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday.
Jun 28, 11:42
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