“He’s our Messi, best player” – Van der Vaart hail ex-Man Utd star
Former Real Madrid player, Rafael van der Vaart, don hail former Manchester United forward, Memphis Depay. Hin insist say hin na di ‘Lionel Messi’ of di Netherlands national team.
Van der Vaart tok dis one when hin dey compare Depay spot-kick situation with di Netherlands to that of Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
Remember say Depay fail to convert hin spot-kick as France defeat di Netherlands 4-0 for dia Euro 2024 qualifying tie on 24 March.
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Di Atletico Madrid star fail to score a consolation goal for di Netherlands for second-half stoppage time after hin penalty bin dey easily save by Mike Maignan.
“Of course, he misses penalties, but it is sad there is no one else willing to take them. I think the same with Messi,” Van der Vaart, wey play for di Netherlands from 2001 to 2013, tell NOS via Mundo Deportivo.
Also, na there hin yarn say na di guy be di best player of all time, but follow miss plenty penalties.
“I don’t compare Memphis with Messi, but he is a bit like our Messi. It is true he had a bad game against France, but he is still our best player.” Na wetin Rafael tok as hin hail Memphis Depay.
