The Underlying Tensions: Sylvie Meis and the Rift Between Rafael van der Vaart and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Sylvie Meis is cited as a significant factor in the long-standing feud between former football stars Rafael van der Vaart and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. This implication was brought to light by Hélène Hendriks in this week’s HNM Podcast.

There are speculations regarding whether Van der Vaart’s ex-partner had a romantic involvement with Ibrahimovic.

Meanwhile, Ajax is poised to loan Maximilian Ibrahimovic from AC Milan, who will join Damián van der Vaart on the team. Noa Vahle remarked, “Zlatan and Rafael have a deep-seated animosity towards each other. This is a long story, but it all began in 2004 during a match between the Netherlands and Sweden when Zlatan kicked our Raf out of the game, injuring his ankle.”

Rumors about this rivalry have persisted since 2003. The relationship between Van der Vaart and Ibrahimovic is believed to have been irreparably damaged after the Dutchman began dating Meis.