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Fit Robben Key for Oranje - Kuyt

Fit Robben Key for Oranje - Kuyt

DIRK Kuyt is desperate for Arjen Robben to overcome his hamstring injury and play a pivotal role for Holland at the World Cup. 8 Jun 2010
Huntelaar Keen to Stay At San Siro

Huntelaar Keen to Stay At San Siro

HOLLAND striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar maintains he has no intentions of leaving AC Milan - despite being linked with a move to Tottenham. 8 Jun 2010
Robben Optimistic Of World Cup Role

Robben Optimistic Of World Cup Role

ARJEN Robben is confident he can take part in the World Cup after his first physiotherapy session with Dick van Toorn. 8 Jun 2010
Oranje Sweating on Robben Fitness

Oranje Sweating on Robben Fitness

HOLLAND and coach Bert van Marwijk were still awaiting news on Arjen Robben's injury today amid fears the Bayern Munich winger's World Cup dream could be over. 7 Jun 2010
Dutch Could Be Robbed Of Robben

Dutch Could Be Robbed Of Robben

THE Netherlands continued their fine pre-World Cup form with an emphatic 6-1 win over Hungary on Saturday, but an injury to Arjen Robben could prove costly. 6 Jun 2010
Sneijder Hungry to Add to Trophy Haul

Sneijder Hungry to Add to Trophy Haul

HOLLAND midfielder Wesley Sneijder insists he will not go into the World Cup tired despite a long season with Inter Milan. 3 Jun 2010
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
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
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
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
Babel Suffers Hamstring Blow: Report

Babel Suffers Hamstring Blow: Report

HOLLAND forward Ryan Babel has reportedly been injured at the national team's pre-World Cup camp in Austria. 22 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
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
Gio Reveals Retirement Decision

Gio Reveals Retirement Decision

FEYENOORD captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst will hang up his boots after the World Cup finals at the age of 35. 13 May 2010