Rafael van der Vaart
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Van der Vaart never expected Bale to play for Madrid
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Rafael van der Vaart Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid came as a surprise to Rafael van der Vaart, who says the Welshman is not on Cristiano Ronaldo's level.
Van der Vaart tips Alli to become 'true great'
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart has nothing but praise for Dele Alli and thinks the Tottenham man can become one of the best around in the game.
The big interview: Rafael van der Vaart – "Yes, Zlatan threatened to break my legs – but he did that to everyone..."
By Arthur Renard last updated
The Big Interview What was it like growing up on a trailer park? Why did he fall out with Zlatan Ibrahimovic? And how did he end up kissing an old lady at Spurs? Your questions answered in April 2018…
De Boer: Van der Vaart rejected Ajax return
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Rafael van der Vaart Ajax head coach Frank de Boer has revealed he spoke to Rafael van der Vaart about a return to the club, but was rebuffed in his advances.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Great Goals Retold
By James Maw last updated
Great Goals Retold The Great Swede tells FourFourTwo all about the goal he considers one of his best - a mazy run and tidy finish in an Eredivisie match between Ajax and NAC Breda...
Cruyff: Hamburg not good for Van der Vaart
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Rafael van der Vaart Johan Cruyff has criticised the way Hamburg are utilising Rafael van der Vaart as they battle against relegation from the Bundesliga.
Van der Vaart: “My deadline day move to Spurs nearly fell through… because I fell asleep”
By Gregg Davies published
Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart has told FourFourTwo how a nap almost cost him his last-minute move to Tottenham in August 2010
Van der Vaart reveals Barcelona snub
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Rafael van der Vaart Midtjylland ace Rafael van der Vaart rejected Barcelona at the age of 16 and has urged other youngsters to make similar career choices.
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