World Cup chit-chat: Injury puts Van Der Vaart out

Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has been ruled out of the World Cup. The experienced international picked up a calf injury at a training camp in Portugal, the Dutch football association......

Van der Vaart makes a Real move

Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has agreed a move from SV Hamburg to Real Madrid, the player said on Monday. "Last night everything came together and I am now moving to Real......

World Cup: Dutch survived Japan fright, says Van der Vaart

Netherlands may be among the favourites to win the World Cup but they suffered a scare on Saturday when they narrowly avoided defeat by Japan in their first match since completing qualification for......

Real ride high on Van der Vaart hat-trick

Real Madrid new boy Rafael van der Vaart scored a hat-trick to help the champions thrash promoted Sporting Gijon 7-1 in the Primera Liga Wednesday. Sporting were subjected to a 6-1 beating at home......

Late equaliser gives Netherlands 1-1 draw

Midfielder Rafael van der Vaart scored a late equaliser for the Netherlands who salavaged a 1-1 draw with England in their international friendly on Wednesday.Striker Wayne Rooney scored his first......