Tottenham's Rafael van der Vaart targets AC Milan rival Zlatan Ibrahimovic

15 February 2011 10:05
Rafael van der Vaart is on a revenge mission to ruin long-time rival Zlatan Ibrahimovic's evening at the San Siro tonight.[LNB]The Tottenham midfielder is expected to shrug of a calf and thigh concern and spearhead Harry Redknapp's Champions League last 16 charge against AC Milan.[LNB]But the man Spurs must stop to stand any chance in tonight's first leg Ibrahimovic, has previous with the Dutch playmaker.[LNB] Face off: Van der Vaart wants revenge on old Ajax team-mate Ibrahimovic (R)[LNB]The pair were former team-mates at Ajax but Van der Vaart is intent on getting even with the Sweden striker after reigniting a bitter six-year feud, caused by a bad tackle from the Milan star during an international match in 2004.[LNB]'Firstly of all I want to win,' Van der Vaart told The Sun.[LNB] 'Second, I want to play the ball in between Zlatan's legs. That would be a very nice bonus.'[LNB] Out for revenge: Van der Vaart (C) and his Tottenham team-mates are out to cause an upset at the San Siro[LNB]On-loan Barcelona ace Ibrahimovic, however, refused to enter the row with the Tottenham talisman and said: 'I don't talk or think about the past.[LNB]'For me, only one thing is important - getting to the next round of the Champions League.' [LNB]  Redknapp can talk to England: Spurs won't stand in his way as FA look for Capello successorRedknapp: We're going all out attack against Milan in the San SiroMartin Samuel: For Tottenham, this could be as good as it getsAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:Places: Milan, Barcelona

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