The former Dutch international Rafael Van der Vaart, who harshly criticized the game of the Spanish team in the first two days of the Eurocup, provoking the reaction of several of his footballers, he pointed out after the 5-0 of the Red to Slovakia that his words worked as a stimulus.
“It seems that my words served as motivation for the Spanish team. Good game tonight, congratulations on reaching the crosses, ”tweeted the former player of Ajax, Real Madrid, Betis and Tottenham.
Van der vaart has starred in a controversy in recent days that starts with Spain drawing two games at home, the former player – and sports commentator – saying that the team's game was “horrible” and wishing the Red as a rival in the second round because their players were unable to give a goal assist.
Several Spanish footballers, like Koke or Busquets coming out in a whirlwind against the Dutchman, reproaching his lack of “respect” and pointing out that he could serve as a “stimulus” to those of Luis Enrique.
Var der Vaart, 38, has had a leading role in the Spanish press before and after the game, but has also found its way into the chronicles of Netherlands after 5-0 of Spain to Slovakia.
“The storm in Spain evaporates the criticism of Rafael van der Vaart”, Headlines the digital edition of De Telegraaf.
The most widely read newspaper in Netherlands He adds that the words of the former Dutch international seem “to have had an effect on the Spanish team”, which ” Slovakia In sevilla”.