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Netherlands claim third place at World Cup
The Netherlands claim third place in the 2014 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win over beleaguered hosts Brazil.Jul 12, 21:53
Half-Time Report: Netherlands pile more misery on Brazil
The Netherlands add further misery to Brazil's World Cup campaign by taking a two-goal lead into half time of the third-place playoff.Jul 12, 20:47
Live Commentary: Brazil 0-3 Netherlands - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup third-place playoff as Netherlands beat the hosts Brazil 3-0.Jul 12, 18:00
Three players Hull City should sign
Sports Mole picks out three transfer targets that we believe will help Hull City to build upon their success from last season.Jul 12, 10:34
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
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
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
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
Team News: Robin van Persie, Nigel de Jong start for Netherlands against Argentina
Both Robin van Persie and Nigel de Jong are selected to start for Netherlands in tonight's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Jul 9, 18:41
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Coins commemorating Robin van Persie's Netherlands header 'sell out'
Coins commemorating Robin van Persie's diving headed goal for the Netherlands against Spain reportedly sell out within hours of them going on sale.Jul 9, 13:14
Louis van Gaal to join Manchester United squad on tour next week
Manchester United confirm that new manager Louis van Gaal will join them on their pre-season tour to the USA, less than a week after the conclusion of the World Cup.Jul 8, 23:20
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
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi needs our help'
Javier Mascherano challenges Argentina to offer more help to Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.Jul 8, 19:49
Louis van Gaal: Nigel de Jong "miracle" return for Netherlands possible
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says that Nigel de Jong could make a "miracle" return in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Jul 8, 18:39
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie 'doubtful' for World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie is a doubt for tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against Argentina because of a stomach problem.Jul 8, 17:56
Robin van Persie: "I don't need to have the limelight"
Robin van Persie says that he has no interest in personal headlines as the Netherlands bid to win the World Cup for the first time.Jul 8, 13:51
Robin van Persie: 'Dutch critics have been proved wrong'
Robin van Persie claims that the Netherlands have proved their critics wrong by reaching the last four of the World Cup.Jul 8, 02:38
Manchester United unveil new Chevrolet-sponsored kit for 2014-15 season
Manchester United unveil their new Chevrolet-sponsored kit for the 2014-15 season.Jul 7, 11:18
Robin van Persie relieved to reach World Cup semi-finals
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie admits his relief following the team's penalty-shootout victory over Costa Rica in the World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 6, 10:49
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
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
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
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
Report: Robin van Persie leaves Netherlands training with thigh injury
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie reportedly leaves training with heavy strapping on his left thigh.Jul 2, 17:10
Video: Manchester United release teaser for new Chevrolet-sponsored kit
Manchester United release a teaser video ahead of the release of their new Chevrolet-sponsored kit.Jul 2, 13:00
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
On this day: Two clinical Dutch strikers were born
Thirty-eight years ago today, future Holland internationals Ruud van Nistelrooy and Patrick Kluivert were born.Jul 1, 09:07
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
Robin van Persie: 'Netherlands can win World Cup'
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie says that his side can go all the way in the World Cup this year.Jul 1, 00:25
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
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
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
Top five World Cup group stage goals
Sports Mole picks out the top five goals from the group stages of the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 28, 10:56
In Profile: Ander Herrera
Sports Mole takes a look at new Manchester United signing Ander Herrera.Jun 28, 09:51
Preview:Netherlands vs. Mexico
Sports Mole previews the second-round clash between Netherlands and Mexico at the World Cup finals in Brazil.Jun 27, 12:13
Video: Arsene Wenger shows off football skills on Brazil beach
Arsene Wenger shows off his football skills on the beach in Brazil during his World Cup punditry stint for French TV.Jun 27, 11:40
Top five World Cup 2014 group games
Sports Mole rounds up its favourite five matches from the opening round of this year's World Cup.Jun 27, 10:29
Robin van Persie invites daughter Dina to Netherlands training
Robin van Persie invites his young daughter Dina to training ahead of the Netherlands' last-16 clash against Mexico on Sunday.Jun 25, 13:07
Javier Hernandez reveals Robin van Persie help
Javier Hernandez admits that he has received help from Robin van Persie during their time together at Manchester United.Jun 24, 11:43
Match Analysis: Netherlands 2-0 Chile
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 in Sao Paolo, to top World Cup Group B and avoid a likely last-16 meeting with hosts Brazil.Jun 23, 18:52
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