Van der Vaart is separated after assaulting his wife

Rafael Van der Vaart, former Real Madrid, has jumped to the front pages of the world press not recognized for their skills as a player, but a scandal: his famous marriage, for the beauty of his wife, is broken after Dutchman's assaulted on New Year's Eve party. Van der Vaart has regretted what happened: "I'm an idiot." Bitter Roscón Reyes in the family Van der Vaart.

"It was very stupid of me. I'm an idiot. I'm sorry, I should never have happened, "said Van der Vaart to German newspaper Bild. Van der Vaart plays now in Hamburg Germany after passing for Tottenham after his departure from Real Madrid.

Sadness

"I am very sad that this has not worked," said the player told Bild newspaper. "We are the only culprits. Sylvie and I must respond to this, against our marriage is not working. " The model, meanwhile, added: "Unfortunately we have been separated over time. It is a gradual process very difficult to stop. Although it sounds strange, we love and we respect each other. "

Famous couple

The couple, who married in 2005, is well known in Spain, where the player was part of the squad of Real Madrid for three seasons, until 2010. While living in Spain, Sylvie Van der Vaart announced that she had breast cancer and underwent surgery and treatment of the disease in the Spanish capital.

Van der Vaart plays no European competition this year, while Madrid coach Mourinho asks to 2013 titles .