Rafael van der Vaart

Rafael van der Vaart After an injury-plagued start to life in the Danish Superliga with Esbjerg, Rafael van der Vaart has announced his retirement.

Rafael van der Vaart Coach Bruno Labbadia, goalkeeper Rene Adler and captain Rafael van der Vaart could barely believe Hamburg's escape at Wildparkstadion.

Rafael van der Vaart Captain Rafael van der Vaart intends to stay at Hamburg next season, despite reported interest from Besiktas.

Rafael van der Vaart Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a torn ankle ligament.

Rafael van der Vaart Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart will return to training on Tuesday having been sidelined with an ankle injury since mid-November.

Johnny Heitinga John Heitinga would be a perfect fit for Hertha Berlin, according to Netherlands team-mate Rafael van der Vaart.

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart will miss the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a calf problem, the Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) have announced.

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart's Real Betis debut ended in defeat against Deportivo La Coruna.

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart has not ruled out being reunited with Harry Redknapp but has not made any contact with the QPR manager.

Rafael van der Vaart Midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has been added to the Netherlands squad for the midweek friendly against France.