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Guus Hiddink: 'Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben will retain Netherlands captaincy'
Newly-appointed Netherlands coach Guus Hiddink reveals that Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben will retain the two captaincy positions with their national team.Aug 1, 12:21
Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester United squad is unbalanced'
Louis van Gaal believes that his Manchester United squad is unbalanced.Jul 29, 01:21
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Waiter suspended for taking Robin van Persie photo
A waiter is suspended from his job at a Barbados restaurant after asking Manchester United striker Robin van Persie for a photograph.Jul 28, 14:43
Darren Fletcher to captain Manchester United?
Reports claim that Darren Fletcher will be the first captain of Louis van Gaal's tenure at Manchester United.Jul 23, 13:35
Bryan Robson: 'Robin van Persie will captain Manchester United'
Former Manchester United skipper Bryan Robson backs Robin van Persie to become the club's new captain.Jul 20, 16:13
Pavel Nedved: Juve would consider "high bid" for Arturo Vidal
Director Pavel Nedved admits that a big offer for reported Manchester United target Arturo Vidal would have to be considered by Juventus.Jul 20, 15:18
Manchester United offer Arturo Vidal £10m yearly salary?
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal will reportedly earn the same wages as Robin van Persie should he agree to join Manchester United this summer.Jul 20, 14:45
Javier Hernandez to join Manchester United's pre-season tour
Javier Hernandez will link up with Manchester United on their pre-season tour of the United States next week.Jul 19, 21:12
Video: Nicole Scherzinger sings about Robin van Persie in radio interview
Nicole Scherzinger sings about Manchester United striker Robin van Persie during a parody version of 'Don't Cha' during a radio interview.Jul 16, 12:49
Three players Manchester United should sign
Sports Mole picks out three players new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal should target to return the club to winning ways.Jul 16, 09:46
Video: Sports Mole Sofa's World Cup awards
Did Lionel Messi deserve the Golden Ball? The Sports Mole Sofa give their view and hand out other World Cup awards.Jul 15, 12:25
Robin van Persie 'needs' break before returning to Manchester United
Robin van Persie admits that he is in need of a three-week break before returning to Manchester United for the new season.Jul 15, 07:58
Sports Mole's World Cup Team of the Tournament
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that made the biggest impression over the last four weeks at the World Cup.Jul 14, 10:54
James Rodriguez wins Golden Boot at World Cup
Colombia's James Rodriguez wins the Golden Boot after finding the net six times at the World Cup.Jul 13, 22:09
Dirk Kuyt played third-place playoff with staples in head
Dirk Kuyt played the entirety of the second half with staples in his head during the Netherlands 3-0 win over Brazil in the World Cup third-place playoff.Jul 13, 10:20
Robin van Persie gives his bronze medal to Netherlands fan
Robin van Persie gives his bronze medal to an orange-clad Netherlands fan moments after being handed it by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Jul 13, 05:25
Dirk Kuyt hails Robin van Persie leadership
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt praises the captaincy of Robin van Persie as one of the reasons for his side's success at the World Cup as his side finished third.Jul 13, 02:32
Report: Wayne Rooney desperate for Manchester United captaincy
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney reportedly feels that he is the outstanding candidate to become the club's new captain.Jul 13, 02:23
Player Ratings: Brazil 0-3 Netherlands
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during Netherlands' 3-0 win over Brazil in the 2014 World Cup third-place playoff.Jul 12, 23:25
Match Analysis: Brazil 0-3 Netherlands
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Brazil 3-0 in the 2014 World Cup third-place playoff.Jul 12, 22:45
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
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
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