Rafael van der Vaart Archives ⋆ LSU

Dec22022 by JBNo Comments

Van der Vaart takes bizarre dig at Harry Maguire after Germany’s World Cup exit

World Cup 2022, Premier League

Rafael van der Vaart bizarrely took aim at Manchester United and England central defender Harry Maguire after Germany were knocked out of the World Cup. Why Japan’s winning goal that eliminated Germany was allowed to stand Senegal discover punishment for breaking World Cup rules ahead of England match Wojciech Szczesny reveals the bet with Lionel Messi before saving his penalty Hansi Flick’s side beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their last group match but still finished third in Group E after Japan shocked Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany have won four World Cups but now face a huge rebuild after a second consecutive group-stage exit. Former Netherlands star Van der Vaart was covering Germany’s game with Costa Rice on Dutch TV and de...

Oct32022 by JBNo Comments

Erik Ten Hag decision blasted as ‘very stupid’ by Van der Vaart after Man City loss

Premier League

Erik ten Hag should be picking Casemiro in his Manchester United starting lineup and not doing so is a ‘very stupid’ decision, that's according to Rafael van der Vaart. The big money summer signing from Real Madrid is yet to start any Premier League game for United, coming off the bench four times, and he did so again in the derby on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian came on with half an hour to play but United were already 4-1 down and they went on to lose 6-3 on a tough afternoon for Ten Hag and his team. ‘You’ve Fernandes, two others, couldn’t play’ – Pep Guardiola criticizes Man Utd Fabregas reveals the ‘only question mark’ over Arsenal’s title challenge after Spurd win Erik ten Hag admits he didn’t want to ‘disrespect...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Van der Vaart launches shocking attack on “blind horse” Timo Werner

Premier League

Former Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart launched into a bizarre attack on Timo Werner, claiming the Chelsea star has been playing like a "blind horse" during his first year at the club. Werner has struggled to live up to expectations at Chelsea since joining the club from RB Leipzig last year. The blues triggered his release clause in order to pip Liverpool to his signature last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since signing, however, Werner has scored only five goals in 29 Premier League matches, and has struggled to fit in at Stamford Bridge. And Van der Vaart slammed the German during a rant over Chelsea's current squad. Discussing the club's attacking options, he said Mason Mount needs to "take a step up", and that Hakim Ziyech is the best p...

Jul92020 by JBNo Comments

Van der Vaart launches attack on Harry Maguire: ‘He tells his wife how bad he is’

Premier League

Rafael van der Vaart has launched another attack on Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire after his error in their 5-2 victory over Bournemouth. The United defender, who joined in an £80m deal from Leicester last year, was nutmegged by Stanislas for Bournemouth’s first goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer was unhappy with Maguire during the first water break, but United still went on to get a 5-2 win to boost their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. And Rafael Van der Vaart did not hold back in his criticism towards the England defender. When asked about his mistake during a show on Dutch TV station Ziggo, Van der Vaart said: ‘I think Maguire goes home every day and tells his wife: ‘I screw up, but I earn so much. Th...