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Gareth Bale gets two goals for Tottenham with Rafael van der Vaart adding another which was more than enough to see off Queens Park Rangers. The win for Tottenham sees them go to 5th place in the Barclays Premier League. Full highlights after the jump. (more...)

Tottenham's Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart opens up the scoring in the 40th minute of this North London Derby.

The Special One talks about Rafael van der Vaart and Harry Redknapp ahead of the Real Madrid v Tottenham Champions League match this week.

Such a huge last second addition in the summer for Harry Redknapp and Tottenham.... Don't get me wrong, Tottenham would have been a pretty good team without the Dutch International... But they're a lot better with him and he definitely brings something to Spurs that they just don't have when he's not on the field.

Rest of the highlights from a highly entertaining game after the jump. (more...)

UPDATE - Wesley Sneijder was able to do some running fitness today boosting his chances to return to the field earlier than expected for Real Madrid.  The Dutchman was able to knock the ball around with his left foot, but not his right. It's been 38 days since the 24 year old Sneijder was injured under a challenge by Arsenal's Abou Diaby during a ...

Well that didn't take long for Rafael van der Vaart to make his mark in the number 18 jersey on his debut. A free kick goal and an assist off a free kick on Pepe's goal to lead Real Madrid over Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe. Every Real Salt Lake fan has their heads in their hands knowing this was the game that was to be played in Salt ...

And they also acquire his wife WAG Sylvie in the same deal.   Bet we won't hear her complaining about leaving Germany for Madrid. DOUBLE UPDATE - Done deal as Real Madrid are set to announce van der Vaart Tuesday morning. UPDATE - If Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon has his way, van der Vaart will be presented to the Galactico faithful by ...