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Netherland's Nigel de Jong ruled out of World Cup

The Dutch FA has confirmed de Jong's tournament is over
The Dutch FA has confirmed de Jong's tournament is over

Holland will be without Nigel de Jong for the rest of the World Cup through injury.

The 29-year-old was forced off nine minutes into the Oranje's last-16 clash against Mexico on Sunday with a groin complaint.

Holland coach Louis van Gaal admitted after the last-gasp 2-1 win that De Jong was a doubt for their quarter-final clash against Costa Rica and the Dutch FA has now confirmed his tournament is over.

A post on its official Twitter account, @KNVB, said: "Nigel de Jong has a tear in his groin muscle. He's probably out for two to four weeks. De Jong continues rehabilitation with #Orange."

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