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Netherlands' Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's first goal on a penalty shot during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup: Dutch down Brazil in third-place game

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Netherlands' Bruno Martins Indi grabs hold of Spain's David Silva during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

World Cup: Netherlands thrashes Spain 5-1 in opener

By Mike Corder - Associated Press

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal is seen prior to the international friendly soccer match between The Netherlands and Ghana at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP photo/Ermindo Armino).

Netherlands beats Ghana 1-0 in World Cup tune-up

Associated Press

Van Gaal names final World Cup squad

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

5 Dutch players to watch at the World Cup

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Netherlands hoping to end World Cup winless streak

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Netherlands' coach Louis van Gaal watches his players during the line up prior to the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Ecuador at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Van Gaal praises Van Persie, quiet on Man U move

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Netherlands' captain Robin van Persie scores 1-1 before Ecuador's Frickson Erazo, left, can intercept, during the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Ecuador at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Netherlands-Ecuador ends 1-1 in World Cup tuneup

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2013 file photo, Dutch soccer team poses prior the start the Group D World Cup qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Hungary, at Arena stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Background from left: Jeffrey Bruma, Michel Vorm, Daryl Janmaat, Ron Vlaar, Kevin Strootman, and Rafael van der Vaart. Foreground from left: Daley Blind, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, Jeremain Lens and Nigel de Jong. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Netherlands hoping to end World Cup winless streak

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2013, file photo, Netherlands' Robin van Persie celebrates scoring 4-1 during the Group D World Cup qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Hungary, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben continue to spark the Oranje, but Van Persie must seize the opportunity after the Manchester United striker has scored only once at the last two major tournaments, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

5 Dutch players to watch at the World Cup

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Manchester United's Robin van Persie, bottom, lies injured after colliding with Olympiakos's Kostas Manolas during their Champions League last 16 second leg soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Van Persie out for 4-6 weeks with sprained knee

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Manchester United's Robin van Persie, right, celebrates scoring their third goal, and his hat-trick against Olympiakos, with team-mate Wayne Rooney, left, during the UEFA Champions League, Round of 16, second leg match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday March 19, 2014. (AP Photo / Peter Byrne, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES

United beats Olympiakos, through in Champs League

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring his side's third goal and his hat-trick, during the Champions League, Round of 16, second leg match against Olympiakos, at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday March 19, 2014. (AP Photo /PA, Peter Byrne) UNITED KINGDOM OUT

United beats Olympiakos to reach Champions QF

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Manchester United's Robin van Persie tackles West Brom's Morgan Amalfitano during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United at The Hawthorns Stadium in West Bromwich, England, Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Van Persie wants to extend deal at Man United

Associated Press

Manchester United's Robin Van Persie celebrates his penalty goal against Crystal Palace during their English Premier League soccer match at Selhurst Park, London, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Rooney scores as Man United beats Palace 2-0

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Fulham's Steve Sidwell, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Manchester United during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Feb. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Bent stuns Man United by giving Fulham 2-2 draw

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Stoke's Charlie Adam, centre, celebrates with teammates and manager Mark Hughes, left, after scoring his second goal against Manchester United during their English Premier League soccer match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Saturday Feb. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man United’s optimism punctured by defeat at Stoke

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Manchester United's Juan Mata, right, keeps the ball from Cardiff City's Peter Whittingham during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Mata helps United to 2-0 win over Cardiff

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Van Persie tops AP player poll, Barcelona top team

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press