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Van der Vaart Apologizes for Racist Comments
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart apologized after making racist comments about Japan players during a World Cup match. The incident sparked criticism and calls for accountability in the sports community.
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Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart apologises after saying that Japan players "all look alike" during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
2026-06-18 16:28 UTC