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Sneijder hits out at 'jealous' critics after matching Van der Sar record

The Galatasaray midfielder feels those criticising his attempts to dethrone Edwin van der Sar as Netherlands' most-capped player are simply envious

Wesley Sneijder has hit out at his critics after equalling Edwin van der Sar's record figure of 130 caps for Netherlands in Sunday's 5-0 win over Ivory Coast.

The attacking midfielder is no longer an undisputed starter for Holland and some have suggested he is past his prime.

Sneijder remains keen to represent his country, though, and got special permission from Galatasaray to travel back and forth between club and national team in recent days as he chases Van der Sar's record.