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SORRY! Robben apologises for diving against Holland

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben admits diving during Holland's World Cup knockout win over Mexico. The Dutchman revealed that he dived in an attempt to win a penalty - but not for the decisive 93rd minute spot-kick that secured Holland's progression to the quarter-finals.

Robben had two penalty appeals turned down earlier in the match - before Klaas Jan Huntelaar converted in injury time - and later apologised for trying to fool Portuguese official Pedro Proenca.

"I must apologise," said Robben. "The one [at the end] was a penalty, but the other one was a dive in the first half. I shouldn't be doing that."

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