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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
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
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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
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
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
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