Netherlands legend Marco van Basten has apologised for being caught on live television saying “sieg heil” – an infamous Nazi salute.
Prior to Heracles’ Eredivisie match with Ajax on Saturday, Fox presenter Hans Kraay was interviewing Heracles coach Frank Wormuth in German, though his command of the language left something to be desired in the eyes of the former Ajax and AC Milan striker, who retorted: “Sieg heil, not so beautiful, pancake.”
The comment sparked controversy as the words “sieg heil” was a greeting that was used in Nazi Germany before and during World War II.