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TV comment scandal – ex-HSV star rows back
Updated June 18, 2026 – 10:01 amReading time: 7 minutes
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Van der Vaart apologizes after statement about Japan footballers
Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has apologized after a controversial statement about the Japanese national team. The ex-professional of Hamburger SV As a TV expert during the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw against Japan, he said that the Japanese players “all look the same”. He wanted to explain why the Dutch defense had not prevented Daichi Kamada’s late equalizer. Van der Vaart later described the statement as a joke.
After clear criticism, van der Vaart declared that there was “no racist or discriminatory intent” behind his words. The anti-discrimination organization “Kick It Out” described the comments as “deeply disappointing” and criticized the spread of racist stereotypes. Van der Vaart then emphasized that he did not mean to offend or hurt anyone and apologized to anyone who felt offended by his statements.
Next setback for HSV professional at the World Cup
The Swiss national team will have to do without Miro Muheim in the second group game of the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The 28-year-old defender from Hamburger SV is suffering from calf problems and is not available for the game on Thursday evening. As the Swiss selection announced, Muheim recently only completed individual training.
For Muheim, this continues an unfortunate tournament run so far. In Switzerland’s surprising 1-1 draw against outsiders Qatar on the first matchday, the HSV professional came on as a substitute shortly before the end and equalized with an own goal in stoppage time.
Report: FC Barcelona is interested in HSV talent
The HSV is apparently losing out in courting one of his greatest talents. Lotta Wrede was spotted on a stadium tour at FC Barcelona on Tuesday. She is said to have spoken to sports director Marc Vivés, reports “Mundo Deportivo”.
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Lotta Wrede’s contract with HSV expires at the end of June. The 18-year-old is a junior national player and was a regular player for the “Rothosen” last season. Until her foot injury, she played all 22 possible league games, scoring three goals and preparing another goal.