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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

In this Nov. 19, 2013 image Netherlands' Kevin Strootman lines up prior to the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Colombia at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In a severe blow to Dutch World Cup hopes, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Monday March 10, 2014, that midfielder Kevin Strootman will miss the tournament after suffering a serious knee injury over the weekend playing for his club AS Roma. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Dutch star Strootman certain to miss World Cup

Associated Press

In this Nov. 19, 2013 image Netherlands' Kevin Strootman lines up prior to the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Colombia at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In a severe blow to Dutch World Cup hopes, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Monday March 10, 2014, that midfielder Kevin Strootman will miss the tournament after suffering a serious knee injury over the weekend playing for his club AS Roma. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Netherlands midfielder Strootman to miss World Cup

Associated Press