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Ruud van Nistelrooy scored four times, including a first half hat trick, when Real Madrid took on Osasuna on Sunday night. ‘Van Gol'Spanish newspapers have renamed Van Nistelrooy, who was nicknamed ‘Van the Man’ during his spell with Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy is often referred to as 'Van Gol' these days. Van Gol, who was absolutely phenomenal all night long, received a standing ovation from an appreciative home crowd in Pamplona, after he had scored his fourth goal, an amazing strike into the far corner of the net from 18 yards out. Van Nistelrooy, who has taken his season’s tally to eight goals in eleven league games, is now Pichichi of the Primera Division. The in-form striker has not been called up to the Dutch squad for the friendly against England on Wednesday. He said in September he wouldn't play for Van Basten any longer.
