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Van Bommel Wary of Germany

Van Bommel Wary of Germany

MARK van Bommel has backed Germany to provide a major threat to Holland and the rest of the World Cup hopefuls in South Africa. 3 Jun 2010
20 Things We Love About The World Cup - Late Winners

20 Things We Love About The World Cup - Late Winners

NOTHING sums up why football is the most popular sport in the world better than the drama of a late winner in a critical game. 3 Jun 2010
Holland Hammer Ghana

Holland Hammer Ghana

LIVERPOOL'S Dirk Kuyt sent Holland on their way to a crushing friendly 4-1 victory over disappointing Ghana in Rotterdam overnight. 2 Jun 2010
Dutch Courage Against Ghana

Dutch Courage Against Ghana

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk will take no risks with his squad in their penultimate World Cup warm-up match against Ghana in Rotterdam tomorrow. 1 Jun 2010
Holland Looks Beyond 2010

Holland Looks Beyond 2010

SOCCEROO James Holland still hopes to make Australia's final World Cup squad but will see his South Africa experience as an investment for Brazil 2014 if he does miss the cut. 28 May 2010
Engelaar Misses Oranje Cut

Engelaar Misses Oranje Cut

ORLANDO Engelaar was one of four players to miss out as Holland boss Bert van Marwijk made the final cut to his 23-man World Cup squad today. 28 May 2010
Van Persie Enthused By Dutch Quality

Van Persie Enthused By Dutch Quality

ROBIN van Persie was left satisfied with his two-goal return for Holland in their 2-1 friendly win against Mexico last night. 27 May 2010
Van Persie Vital to Dutch Hopes

Van Persie Vital to Dutch Hopes

Robin van Persie's season of frustration over what might have been with Arsenal could just end with World Cup glory for Holland. 27 May 2010
Davids Backs Dutch to Claim Glory

Davids Backs Dutch to Claim Glory

Holland were the first team from Europe to qualify for the 2010 World Cup - they won eight out of eight in their group and were installed as one of the favourites to lift the trophy. 27 May 2010
Holland Get Past Mexico

Holland Get Past Mexico

A DOUBLE from Robin van Persie was enough to see Holland step up their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Mexico at Badenova-Stadion in Freiburg. 27 May 2010
Dutch the Chief Danger for Danes

Dutch the Chief Danger for Danes

Denmark's passage to this summer's World Cup was remarkably smooth from a qualifying group which also included the likes of Portugal and Sweden. 27 May 2010
Sneijder Dismisses Transfer Talk

Sneijder Dismisses Transfer Talk

INTER Milan and Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder has quashed rumours linking him with a return to Real Madrid this summer. 27 May 2010
Mac's Axed From Roos WC Squad

Mac's Axed From Roos WC Squad

SCOTT McDonald has failed for the Socceroos for the last time under Pim Verbeek and is one of three players axed from Australia's World Cup squad. 25 May 2010
Babel Worried Over Holland Spot

Babel Worried Over Holland Spot

LIVERPOOL forward Ryan Babel admits he is no certainty to make Holland's final cut for the World Cup finals this summer. 19 May 2010
Holland Learns His Lessons

Holland Learns His Lessons

SURPRISE Socceroos selection James Holland claims he learned a lot at AZ Alkmaar this season despite not breaking into their first-team. 14 May 2010
Van Nistelrooy: Holland Career Is Over

Van Nistelrooy: Holland Career Is Over

HAMBURG striker Ruud van Nistelrooy feels his international career is over after he was left out of the Holland squad for the World Cup. 13 May 2010