Posted by Guardian 157 days ago
Dutch playmaker feels a kindred spirit in Harry Redknapp and believes the Tottenham manager is the right man for EnglandRafael van der Vaart has been in London for long enough to recognise one truism of life in the capital. The taxi drivers can talk at dizzier rates than those illuminated on their meters, particularly if the subject is football."It's funny," says the Tottenham Hotspur and Holland attacking midfielder. "Almost every time it's an Arsenal-supporting driver, he says the same joke. 'If you were Robin van Persie the ride is free but since it's you, you have to pay.' It's no problem. I pay."Footballers have amusing stories to tell from cabs. Take Paolo Rossi, the Italy striker, who was being taken into a Brazilian city more than 2...
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