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Dutch coach denies rift
Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has dismissed suggestions there is a problem between him and striker Robin van Persie ahead of the international friendly against Australia on Sunday (AEST).
Van Gaal promotes young gun
AZ Alkmaar coach Louis van Gaal has promoted 20-year-old Finnish midfielder Toni Kolehmainen to his first-team squad.
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i think for some countries, egos get in the way more than others, its whether they can get over little squabbles and become united as a team that will prove the difference. unity is the key.
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