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THIS is going to be a tough one: Holland vs Argentina in the second semi-final of World Cup 2014.

Both teams are known for their attacking style of play and for having exceptional talent in their ranks: Argentina with the mercurial Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Sergio Aguero; and Holland with Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder.

I will declare that I have been a fervent Dutch fan since Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten lit up the 1988 European Championships, so it's obvious what my call will be on this one.