Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder — and current NOS TV commentator — Rafael van der Vaart apologized Wednesday after making an ill-advised comment while breaking down Netherlands 2-2 draw with ****** an on Sunday. During an appearance on NOS TV, van der Vaart was responsible for an awkward moment in the studio after he said all ****** anese players “look alike.”
On Wednesday, van der Vaart said he never meant to “insult, hurt, or discriminate against anyone,” according to The Athletic.
A portion of van der Vaart’s apology read:
“I understand that some people found my words hurtful. I sincerely regret that. If I have upset people because of this, I offer my apologies. That was never my intention.
“I take the reactions that have arisen seriously and understand that words can be interpreted differently.
On Wednesday, van der Vaart said he never meant to “insult, hurt, or discriminate against anyone,” according to The Athletic.
A portion of van der Vaart’s apology read:
“I understand that some people found my words hurtful. I sincerely regret that. If I have upset people because of this, I offer my apologies. That was never my intention.
“I take the reactions that have arisen seriously and understand that words can be interpreted differently.
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