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Live Commentary: Netherlands 2-0 Chile - as it happened
Read how Netherlands secured top spot in Group B with their third win of the 2014 World Cup - a 2-0 victory over Chile - courtesy of Sports Mole's live commentary.Jun 23, 15:03
Team News: Three changes for Netherlands against Chile
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal makes a total of three changes for this evening's World Cup clash with Chile.Jun 23, 14:40
Gerard Houllier salutes "world class" Karim Benzema
Former France coach Gerard Houllier says that Karim Benzema is now among the world's best footballers.Jun 23, 12:24
Robin van Persie annoyed to miss Chile game
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie admits that he is furious with himself for being suspended for his side's World Cup Group B clash with Chile.Jun 23, 02:33
Louis van Gaal to use Wayne Rooney in midfield?
A report claims that new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is intending to use Wayne Rooney in a midfield role.Jun 22, 09:33
Robin van Persie: "We will go for it against any team"
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie insists that his side will "go for it" against Chile, despite only needing a draw to qualify as Group B winners.Jun 22, 08:27
Dirk Kuyt expecting "great things" at Manchester United next season
Dirk Kuyt says that Manchester United can expect "great things" under incoming manager Louis van Gaal next season. Jun 21, 21:58
Robin van Persie loving Arjen Robben partnership
Netherlands hitman Robin van Persie says that he is loving playing with teammate Arjen Robben in the World Cup.Jun 21, 18:34
Preview:Netherlands vs. Chile
Sports Mole looks ahead to the group decider between the Netherlands and Chile in Sao Paulo.Jun 21, 14:05
Robin van Persie: 'Netherlands need to finish top'
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie believes that the team must try to finish top in Group B to avoid a tricky tie in the round of 16 at the World Cup.Jun 20, 21:57
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Robin van Persie's grandfather joins in 'Persieing' craze
Robin van Persie's 93-year-old grandfather joins in the 'Persieing' craze following the striker's diving header for the Netherlands during their 5-1 win over Spain at the World Cup.Jun 19, 10:51
Tim Cahill: "It was an amazing performance"
Australia forward Tim Cahill believes that his side will have earned a lot of respect following their narrow defeat to the Netherlands in their World Cup clash.Jun 18, 23:10
Louis van Gaal: "I expected us to win"
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal admits that he always believed that his side would beat Australia despite falling behind in the second half of the Group B clash.Jun 18, 22:26
Louis van Gaal hails talisman Robin van Persie
Louis van Gaal admits that it is "great" to have a striker as prolific as Robin van Persie in his Netherlands team.Jun 18, 21:58
Ange Postecoglou laments "heartbreaking" defeat
Ange Postecoglou describes Australia's 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands as "heartbreaking".Jun 18, 21:24
Player Ratings: Australia 2-3 Netherlands
Sports Mole's player ratings from Netherlands' thrilling 3-2 win over Australia.Jun 18, 20:15
Match Analysis: Australia 2-3 Netherlands
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Netherlands narrowly won a 3-2 thriller against Australia in Porto Alegre to continue their 100% Group B record.Jun 18, 19:00
Netherlands overcome dogged Australia
The Netherlands take a big step towards the second round of the World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Australia.Jun 18, 17:52
Half-Time Report: Netherlands being held by dogged Australia
Australia and the Netherlands play out a 1-1 draw in the first half of their World Cup encounter in Porto Alegre.Jun 18, 16:48
Live Commentary: Australia 2-3 Netherlands - as it happened
Read how Netherlands went two wins from two in World Cup Group B by beating Australia 3-2 in an end-to-end thriller, courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage.Jun 18, 15:05
Team News: No changes for the Netherlands against Australia
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal names the same XI that beat Spain for this evening's match with Australia at the World Cup.Jun 18, 14:51
How to solve a problem like Wayne Rooney?
As the debate over Wayne Rooney's place in the England team intensifies, Sports Mole assesses the options available to Roy Hodgson where the striker is concerned.Jun 17, 11:34
Robin van Persie urges Netherlands caution
Robin van Persie warns his Netherlands teammates not to get carried away by their impressive win over Spain at the World Cup.Jun 16, 15:16
Preview:Australia vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews the Group B fixture between Australia and Netherlands at the World Cup finals in Brazil.Jun 16, 14:00
Report: Thomas Vermaelen agrees in principle to join Manchester United
Thomas Vermaelen reportedly agrees in principle to join Manchester United from Arsenal this summer.Jun 16, 06:59
Robin van Persie: 'Header against Spain was the best goal of my career'
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie admits that his diving header in the 5-1 win over Spain was the best goal of his career.Jun 15, 09:16
World Cup supporters celebrate famous RVP header with #VanPersieing hashtag
World Cup supporters launch the #VanPersieing hashtag in celebration of Robin Van Persie's header against Spain.Jun 15, 06:14
Jordi Alba: 'Spain will bounce back against Chile'
Spain left-back Jordi Alba claims that the 2010 World Cup winners will put their 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands behind them by pulling together against Chile.Jun 14, 21:37
Andros Townsend: 'Spain game turned on David Silva miss'
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Andros Townsend says that "fine margins" decided Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain in their World Cup Group B clash last night.Jun 14, 12:05
Five things we learned from day two of the World Cup
Sports Mole takes a look at what we learned from an incredible second day of action at the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 14, 09:12
Robin van Persie puts emphatic win down to Louis van Gaal
Robin van Persie praises Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal for guiding the side to a memorable 5-1 victory against Spain on Friday night.Jun 14, 00:49
Javier Hernandez hints at Manchester United exit
Javier Hernandez hints that may leave Manchester United this summer, after growing tired of a lack of starts for the club.Jun 14, 00:24
Louis van Gaal keeping calm following Netherlands' rout of Spain
Louis van Gaal warns his Netherlands players not to get carried away following their emphatic 5-1 victory against Spain.Jun 13, 23:15
Rio Ferdinand: 'Robin van Persie was unappreciated by David Moyes'
Rio Ferdinand claims that Robin van Persie was unloved during David Moyes's time in charge of Manchester United last season.Jun 13, 22:44
Player Ratings: Spain 1-5 Netherlands
Sports Mole looks at which players impressed in Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain in Group B's opening fixture of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 13, 22:27
Match Analysis: Spain 1-5 Netherlands
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Spain 5-1 in Group B's opening fixture of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 13, 21:48
Netherlands come from behind to thrash Spain in Salvador
The Netherlands produce a shock on just the second night of the World Cup by thrashing defending champions Spain 5-1.Jun 13, 20:52
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie heads home equaliser for the Netherlands
Robin van Persie cancels out a Xabi Alonso penalty as the Netherlands and Spain head to the interval level at 1-1.Jun 13, 19:49
Team News: Diego Costa starts for Spain against the Netherlands
Diego Costa starts in attack for Spain against the Netherlands in the Group B opener.Jun 13, 18:11
Live Commentary: Spain 1-5 Netherlands - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup Group B clash in Bahia as Netherlands beat Spain 5-1.Jun 13, 18:00
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