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Match Analysis: Netherlands 0-0 Costa Rica (Ned win 4-3 on pens)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Costa Rica on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 23:42
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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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Ian Holloway blasts Jack Wilshere attitude
Ian Holloways slams midfielder Jack Wilshere for his poor attitude during England's World Cup campaign.
Jul 5, 21:17
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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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Team News: Memphis Depay starts for Netherlands against Costa Rica
Netherlands youngster Memphis Depay is handed a start by Louis van Gaal for the World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica.
Jul 5, 18:56
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Memphis Depay to play wing-back for Netherlands?
Reports in the Dutch media say that attacker Memphis Depay will be used as a left wing-back during Holland's match against Costa Rica.
Jul 5, 13:28
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Louis van Gaal: 'We will battle to be World Cup winners'
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal claims that his side will battle until the end to win the World Cup for the first time in their history.
Jul 5, 04:34
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Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands not a great team'
Louis van Gaal insists that the Netherlands are not a great team, but can win the World Cup.
Jul 4, 22:20
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Report: Patrice Evra agrees terms with Juventus
Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra reportedly agrees terms with Juventus over a summer transfer.
Jul 4, 13:24
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Marouane Fellaini to consider Manchester United future after World Cup
Marouane Fellaini suggests that he could leave Manchester United after the World Cup.
Jul 4, 08:38
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Preview:Netherlands vs. Costa Rica
Sports Mole previews the action due to take place in the World Cup quarter-finals between the Netherlands and Costa Rica on Saturday.
Jul 3, 14:00
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Report: Toni Kroos agrees to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich
Real Madrid reportedly agree a deal with Bayern Munich to sign former Manchester United target Toni Kroos.
Jul 3, 08:46
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Manchester United make Mats Hummels number one target?
Manchester United reportedly make Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels their top defensive summer target.
Jul 3, 08:08
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Louis van Gaal 'ready to axe Marouane Fellaini'
Reports suggest that Louis van Gaal is ready to sell Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini because he is "not a United player".
Jul 3, 07:14
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Louis van Gaal has united Netherlands'
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink praises Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal for bonding their individual talents into a team at the World Cup.
Jul 2, 14:07
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Louis van Gaal plays down Robin van Persie injury fears
Louis van Gaal says that Robin van Persie was substituted for "tactical" reasons against Mexico on Sunday.
Jul 2, 11:19
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Ruud Gullit hopes for Louis van Gaal success at Manchester United
Ruud Gullit is hopeful that Louis van Gaal will bring success to Manchester United when he takes up his role after the World Cup.
Jul 2, 10:35
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Michael Carrick confident Manchester United can 'challenge' under Louis van Gaal
Michael Carrick is confident that Manchester United have a good enough squad to challenge for honours under new manager Louis van Gaal next season.
Jul 2, 08:42
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Nigel de Jong out of the World Cup through injury
Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong is ruled out for the rest of the World Cup with a groin injury.
Jul 1, 18:55
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Report: Arturo Vidal will cost Manchester United £45m
A report claims that Manchester United will have to shell out around £45m to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Jul 1, 15:35
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Andy Cole unsure if Robin van Persie is captain material at Manchester United
Andy Cole questions whether Robin van Persie should be given the captain's armband at Manchester United having spent just two years at the club.
Jul 1, 05:53
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Wilfried Zaha wants Manchester United chance?
A report claims that Wilfried Zaha is eager to prove his credentials at Manchester United over the summer.
Jun 30, 14:46
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Dirk Kuyt: 'Louis van Gaal is world's best tactician'
Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt hails Louis van Gaal as the most tactically adept coach in football after his side's 2-1 victory over Mexico at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 08:14
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Louis van Gaal won't take break before starting Manchester United career
Louis van Gaal reportedly informs Manchester United officials that he will go straight into his new job once the Netherlands' World Cup campaign is over.
Jun 30, 08:04
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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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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: 'It was a dream come true'
Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar reveals that it was a dream for him to be the player to put his side into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 05:07
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Dirk Kuyt revels in "special day"
Dirk Kuyt says that Sunday was a "special day" for him after earning his 100th Netherlands cap.
Jun 29, 23:44
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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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Nigel De Jong set to miss quarter-final
Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal says that Nigel De Jong is unlikely to play in the country's World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
Jun 29, 22:26
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Louis van Gaal hails Netherlands character
Louis van Gaal praises his Netherlands players for showing the "faith and belief" needed to bounce back and record a World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico.
Jun 29, 19:32
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Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands benefited from cooling break'
Louis van Gaal admits that he used the World Cup's first cooling break to help the Netherlands pull off a dramatic turnaround against Mexico.
Jun 29, 19:15
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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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Live Commentary: Netherlands 2-1 Mexico - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's you live commentary of the World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1.
Jun 29, 15:00
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Team News: Robin van Persie returns for Mexico clash
Robin van Persie returns to the fold for the Netherlands' clash with Mexico following a one-game suspension.
Jun 29, 14:59
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Who will buy James Rodriguez?
Sports Mole looks at some of the clubs being linked with a move for Colombia international James Rodriguez following his World Cup performances.
Jun 29, 11:00
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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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Manchester United block loan requests for James Wilson
Manchester United reportedly block loan requests for teenage striker James Wilson.
Jun 29, 07:29
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Report: Louis Van Gaal considers move for Dirk Kuyt
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal is considering a move for Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt, according to reports.
Jun 29, 06:33
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