Strange as it may seem, Rafael van der Vart and Lamine Yamal have become the main characters in the great drama of this FIFA Date... with permission from Raphinha and his threat to Brazil, as well as the ongoing social media confrontation between Güler and Szoboszlai. However, far from this story ending with Lamine Yamal's incredible goal against Netherlands, former Real Madrid player Rafael van der Vart has continued to challenge a player who is still only 17 years old.

What happened between Lamine Yamal and Van der Vart?

It all started after the first-leg match played at De Kuip (Rotterdam) between Netherlands and Spain, fighting for a spot in the Nations League Final Four. That day, just like the rest of Spain, Lamine Yamal didn’t have his best game (despite provoking Nico Williams' first goal), and he received harsh criticism from Rafael van der Vart, who now works as a commentator.

“I see things that start to bother me a bit. Pants hanging too low, not working hard enough, gestures that are a bit superficial... That’s when I think: if you’re so young, you should be happy for every minute you play with Spain,” said Rafael van der Vart on Dutch television regarding Lamine Yamal’s behavior.

Fierce criticism from Van der Vart towards Lamine Yamal

Just as happened in the Euro Cup with Rabiot, Lamine Yamal responded on the field, celebrating by slightly pulling down his pants... which he also posted on Instagram. It seemed like the matter was over. But Van der Vart has fired back again. "He shouldn’t be so concerned about an ex-player who’s too fat and says something about him.”

It’s true that he also acknowledged his goal "was of high class, just like the player." But that was just the precursor to a harsh criticism: "When you get so many compliments at 17, you also start to believe that the whole world revolves around you. If you then make gestures and think you’re some kind of God, you might become a less likable person." Will Lamine Yamal respond on the field again, or will he move on?