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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
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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
Ruud Gullit: 'Netherlands must sharpen defence'
Ruud Gullit warns Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal to pay close attention to his defence, which he believes needs "sharpening".Jun 13, 11:45
Survey reveals Luis Suarez is wanted by England fans
A survey reveals that Luis Suarez would be welcomed into the national team by England fans.Jun 13, 11:37
On this day: Netherlands on brink of elimination after Germany defeat
On this day in 2012, Germany beat Netherlands 2-1 to leave their opponents on the brink of early Euro 2012 elimination.Jun 13, 08:32
Vicente del Bosque wary of Dutch flair
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says that he is not taking Holland lightly ahead of their World Cup opener with Louis van Gaal's side on Friday.Jun 12, 20:11
Robin van Persie: 'Netherlands should not be underestimated'
Robin van Persie believes that the Netherlands should not be underestimated ahead of the clash with Spain on Friday.Jun 12, 17:57
Robin van Persie 'expected to sign new Manchester United contract'
Robin van Persie's father believes that the striker will sign a new contract at Manchester United when his deal expires in 2016.Jun 12, 10:39
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie bemoans injury-plagued season
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits that he felt "despondent" about last season's injury woes.Jun 12, 00:08
Preview:Spain vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews Spain's clash with Netherlands in Group B.Jun 11, 20:43
Javi Martinez highlights Netherlands threat
Versatile Spain midfielder Javi Martinez highlights the Netherlands' threat ahead of the clash at the World Cup.Jun 11, 18:16
Netherlands star Robin van Persie hit by kitesurfer in Brazil
Netherlands star Robin van Persie is hit by a kitesurfer while on a Brazilian beach ahead of the World Cup.Jun 10, 09:44
Bryan Robson: 'Robin van Persie could emulate Teddy Sheringham'
Former Manchester United midfielder Bryan Robson believes that Robin van Persie should look to follow Teddy Sheringham's example if he wants to play for another decade.Jun 10, 08:42
Video: Luis Suarez, Neymar among stars in ad for Beats by Dr Dre
Football stars including Neymar and Luis Suarez star in a Beats by Dr Dre short film.Jun 6, 12:20
Robin van Persie plays down injury fears
Robin van Persie plays down concerns that he suffered a groin injury during Netherlands' 2-2 draw against Wales on Wednesday night.Jun 4, 22:44
Netherlands too strong for Wales
The Netherlands secure a 2-0 win over Wales in their international friendly in Amsterdam.Jun 4, 20:31
Live Commentary: Netherlands 2-0 Wales - as it happened
Read how Netherlands continued their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wales, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.Jun 4, 18:00
Chris Coleman: 'Wales can cause problems for the Netherlands'
Chris Coleman insists that Wales can cause problems for the Netherlands in Amsterdam without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.Jun 4, 01:26
Louis van Gaal: 'Robin van Persie will be 100% in time for World Cup'
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal insists that Robin van Persie will be back to full fitness in time for the start of the World Cup this summer.Jun 3, 22:02
Report: Manchester United consider £65m bid for Liverpool's Luis Suarez
Manchester United reportedly ponder offering £65m to arch rivals Liverpool for prolific striker Luis Suarez.Jun 3, 07:15
Jerry Akaminko to miss World Cup
Ghana centre-back Jerry Akaminko will miss the World Cup this summer after suffering an ankle injury in last night's 1-0 defeat to Netherlands.Jun 1, 14:29
Louis van Gaal makes Kevin Strootman Manchester United's top transfer target?
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal makes Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman his top target in the summer transfer window, according to a report in the Daily Express.Jun 1, 13:58
Robin van Persie strike gives Netherlands win
Robin van Persie's fifth-minute goal is enough to hand Holland a victory over Ghana in their World Cup warm-up match.May 31, 20:30
Louis van Gaal names 23-man Netherlands squad
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal names his final 23-man squad for the World Cup.May 31, 12:17
World Cup preview: Group F
Sports Mole continues its World Cup previews with a closer look at Group F, which contains one of the favourites Argentina.May 31, 10:39
Manchester United's Robin van Persie: 'I'll walk on fire for Louis van Gaal'
Robin van Persie admits that he would "walk on fire" for Netherlands and soon-to-be Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.May 30, 16:23
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