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<title>Oranje warms up against Sweden and Tunisia</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/oranje-warms-up-against-sweden-and-tunisia.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-10-28 21:07:14</dc:created>
<description>

The Dutch team plays a friendly against Tunisia on February 11 in Tunis. This game will be used as a warm up for the home ...</description>
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<title>Great articles on Ajax, Feyenoord and NEC</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/great-articles-on-ajax-feyenoord-and-nec.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-10-05 22:29:59</dc:created>
<description>At the

www.eredivisie.theoffside.com

blog...

Come and see me there!</description>
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<title>Oranje Press conference and selection</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/oranje-press-conference-and-selection.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-10-03 07:31:18</dc:created>
<description>
The infamous free-kick against Russia...


At Oranje's traditional pre-match press-conference, Bert van Marwijk put the Sneijder - Van Persie rift to rest. &quot;I spoke with both ...</description>
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<title>How does Bert manage Robin &amp;amp; Wesley?</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/how-does-bert-manage-robin-wesley.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-10-02 07:15:01</dc:created>
<description>
Van Marwijk is happy that his son in law is not involved, this time around...

Amidst all the European cup news, this particular news item almost ...</description>
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<title>Champions League: Matchday 2</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/champions-league-matchday-2.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-10-01 16:10:16</dc:created>
<description>

Let's start with the happy news today: PSV only lost 3-1 against Liverpool.

If PSV is the best Holland has to offer in club football we ...</description>
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<title>Kuyt annoyed with disappointing quality of Oranje</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/kuyt-annoyed-with-disappointing-quality-of-oranje.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-09-09 05:40:19</dc:created>
<description>

Dirk Kuyt sounds annoyed in his Sportweek interview. The striker is known to keep the dirty linen inside, as we say, but he now expresses ...</description>
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<title>Weak Oranje can't control the game</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/weak-oranje-cant-control-the-game.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-09-07 20:12:57</dc:created>
<description>
Typical pic: Van Bommel doing whatever and Culina just watching it, cool and collected...

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Bert van Marwijk has had his first disappointing experience with Holland's best. ...</description>
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<title>Mark is back....</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/mark-is-back.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-21 03:59:08</dc:created>
<description>
Raf welcomes Mark back...


Mark happy to be back...


Van Basten's joke-telling rules are still in place!


Van Bommel tackles mate Nigel de Jong for Bayern


Mark thanks Hiddink ...</description>
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<title>A bit of everything</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/background-stories/a-bit-of-everything.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-14 23:17:42</dc:created>
<description>

FC Twente played an impressive match against big guns Arsenal for the CL qualifications in Enschede.

Although the McLaren team never looked liked they'd whip the ...</description>
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<title>Best Oranje Ever: part 3: creative midfielders</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/background-stories/best-oranje-ever-part-3-creative-midfielders.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-07-06 22:12:03</dc:created>
<description>I've got myself into a pickle a bit... I explained it earlier... Being totally biased ( :-) ) I expect we all want Marco to ...</description>
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<title>What will the future bring? Part 3</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/what-will-the-future-bring-part-3.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-07-04 03:32:27</dc:created>
<description>

The EC is history. Spain won. So what? It's old news. Bring on the new...

The next big thing will be the World Cup (have I ...</description>
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<title>Tidbits...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/tidbits.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-29 05:30:55</dc:created>
<description>Tonight is the EC final. Germany vs Spain.

Too bad Holland isn't it. I do hope Spain defeats the Germans and that Spain plays otherworldly football. ...</description>
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<title>Oranje at the EC: the KNVB's top 11</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/oranje-at-the-ec-the-knvbs-top-11.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-28 05:07:27</dc:created>
<description>

On the KNVB site - still no English version!! - a list of Top 11 items are published with regards to Oranje and this EC. ...</description>
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<title>EC semifinals... If only...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/ec-semifinals-if-only.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-26 16:54:01</dc:created>
<description>

I couldn't get myself to write the daily &quot;what have we learned&quot; posts, because what we basically learned was how to play football, thanks to ...</description>
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<title>Oranje, it's now or never...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/oranje-its-now-or-never.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-19 16:33:33</dc:created>
<description>
Huntelaar is training for the Tour de France: &quot; Imagine, winning the title and the yellow jersey in one year!&quot;

Oranje finished its entrees, but the ...</description>
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<title>The horror...the shame......</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/the-horrorthe-shame.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-17 20:28:17</dc:created>
<description>The Dutch football team is doing everything they can to augment the Reputation of the Netherlands. We chuck everything at it: great football, results, Sylvie ...</description>
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<title>Preparing for France in peace and quiet</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/preparing-for-france-in-peace-and-quiet.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-13 01:28:41</dc:created>
<description>
Our midfield...

The preparation towards Italy was hectic, to say the least. First Babel's injury, then Arjen Robben. Rumors in the press off Van Persie injuring ...</description>
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<title>My Crystal Ball, part 2...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/my-crystal-ball-part-2.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-11 22:37:54</dc:created>
<description>

I am still holding on to the original Crystal Ball. It seemed my premonition wasn't too far off. I wrote, if Oranje scored in the ...</description>
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<title>European press: Orange puts vitamin into the EC!</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/european-press-orange-puts-vitamin-into-the-ec.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-10 06:03:29</dc:created>
<description>

Europe speaks with respect about the performance of Marco van Basten and his players. &quot;The fans at last had a match they could enjoy. And ...</description>
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<title>Johan Cruyff: Oranje could have scored more!</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/johan-cruyff-oranje-could-have-scored-more.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-09 21:42:13</dc:created>
<description>

He didn't say this to be overly critical. He is just stating the facts. Ruud van Nistelrooy got two more chances and in the second ...</description>
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<title>Agitation in Camp Orange increases...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/agitation-in-camp-orange-increases.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-08 01:11:40</dc:created>
<description>With one day to go for Oranje, Marco van Basten proved to be agitated... Is it because the Italians are so cocky on their Euro2008 ...</description>
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<title>Robin: &quot;I'd start with me...&quot;</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/robin-id-start-with-me.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-06 00:52:06</dc:created>
<description>

When Robin van Persie opened the curtains in his hotel room and looked outside he felt the butterflies in his tummy. After five weeks of ...</description>
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<title>It's crowded behind Van Nistelrooy</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/its-crowded-behind-van-nistelrooy.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-05 05:31:35</dc:created>
<description>

Oranje has six candidates for the position behind the striker. What are the pros and cons of the players who are queuing behind Van Nistelrooy?

Rafael ...</description>
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<title>Poll: Which Oranje jersey do you like best?</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/background-stories/poll-which-oranje-jersey-do-you-like-best.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-05 01:45:16</dc:created>
<description>Yes! Another poll. Next Monday, Oranje will play their first EC match in a totally new outfit. A combination of nifty material and stylish design.




What ...</description>
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<title>Countdown for Oranje in Lausanne</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/countdown-for-oranje-in-lausanne.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-04 20:46:01</dc:created>
<description>

Oranje touched down in Geneva and guided by their welcome committee Marco van Basten led his group to the coach bus taking them to Lausanne. ...</description>
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<title>Let's get to know one another...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/background-stories/lets-get-to-know-one-another.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-03 19:55:42</dc:created>
<description>
Your humble servant, writing posts in the morning

The squad is finally definite. We know who are going to defend our honor, kick some Italian, French ...</description>
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<title>Willem: start with Robin and Boulah!</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/willem-start-with-robin-and-boulah.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-03 04:45:10</dc:created>
<description>

Willem's column in the AD:

If Robin van Persie appears to be fit, I say: play him against Italy! All that humbug about rhythm is nonsense ...</description>
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<title>France: the Facts!</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/france-the-facts.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-02 20:51:18</dc:created>
<description>
Claire said: strike that pose one more time and I'm outahere!

Area: 551.500 square kilometers.
Inhabitants: 61 milion.
Capital: Paris.
Federation: Federation Francaise de Football.
Website: www.fff.fr.
Jersey colors: bleu shirt, ...</description>
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<title>Van Persie: I want to do grand things...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/van-persie-i-want-to-do-grand-things.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-05-27 00:37:13</dc:created>
<description>

Where ever you meet Robin van Persie, there's never a dull moment. Van Persie is a talker. Open, funny and interesting. About himself, about money, ...</description>
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<title>Van Basten: I want fit players only!</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/van-basten-i-want-fit-players-only.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-05-20 17:23:31</dc:created>
<description>

On the road to the WC2006, Oranje had a lot of insecurities about the fitness of keyplayers. That is a scenario Van Basten doesn't want ...</description>
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