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# Louis van Gaal

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2022
Bad Blood
Argentina goalkeeper's parting shot at van Gaal - 'He needs to keep his mouth shut'
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties in the shootout and wasn’t impressed by the Dutch manager’s pre-match comments.
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Dec 10th 2022, 9:42 AM
difference of opinion
Van Gaal hits back at critics ahead of last-16 showdown
The 71-year-old is unbeaten in a record 10 World Cup matches as a coach.
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Dec 2nd 2022, 8:24 PM
Unimpressed
'Why don’t you write you think it is terribly boring' - Van Gaal
The Oranje topped their World Cup group on seven points after easily beating hosts Qatar 2-0.
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Nov 30th 2022, 4:21 PM
Must do better
Netherlands came up against 'much better opponent'
Louis van Gaal’s side were left frustrated by Ecuador.
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Nov 25th 2022, 9:50 PM
Dutch boss Louis van Gaal says fans boycotting World Cup are 'right to do that'
The Dutch FA recently criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s call to focus on the football during the tournament.
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Nov 16th 2022, 1:35 PM
good news
Netherlands coach Van Gaal says cancer treatment behind him
Van Gaal still plans to lead his team at the World Cup in Qatar in seven months’ time.
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Apr 11th 2022, 10:19 PM
illness
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal reveals he has prostate cancer
The 70-year-old told RTL television on Sunday that the players ‘don’t know it’.
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Apr 4th 2022, 7:50 AM
DONOTTOUCH
Van Gaal tells Ten Hag not to take job at 'commercial club' Manchester United
The current Dutch boss spent two years in charge at Old Trafford but insists the Ajax head coach is better off avoiding his former side.
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Mar 28th 2022, 4:18 PM
War of Words
Qatar hits back at 'ridiculous' attack by Louis van Gaal
In a rare outburst, Hassan al-Thawadi, chief executive of the World Cup Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, tore into the Dutch coach.
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Mar 25th 2022, 11:28 PM
All time
hospital visit
Van Gaal injures his hip in bike accident, Dutch boss forced to watch training from golf buggy
The 70-year-old suffered a fall ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway.
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Nov 15th 2021, 2:17 PM
Back once again
Van Gaal comes out of retirement to be appointed Netherlands boss for the third time
The former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United manager turns 70 this Sunday.
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Aug 4th 2021, 11:21 AM
Target
Man United's Irish coach admits new signings are required to get Red Devils back where they belong
Kieran McKenna believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are heading in the right direction.
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Dec 20th 2019, 9:06 AM
looking ahead
'Joining Barcelona is a possibility' - Koeman
The Dutch boss has confirmed he could return to Camp Nou after Euro 2020 if the Catalan giants activate a release clause in his contract.
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Nov 13th 2019, 9:18 PM
STANDOUT
'Who is this kid?' - Smalling recalls moment Man United stars took notice of Rashford
The centre-back has described how the youngster made a big impact in a 2016 practice match.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 1:19 PM
King Louis
Van Gaal the best coach I've worked with, says Rooney
The former England captain identified the Dutchman, and not Alex Ferguson, as the most impressive he’s played under.
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Jun 30th 2019, 12:47 PM
Criticism
'Why doesn't he win in Europe?' - Louis van Gaal takes aim at Lionel Messi
The former Blaugrana manager thinks that some of his successors have given the Argentina international too much freedom.
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Jun 24th 2019, 2:31 PM
Reminiscing
'Rooney was over the hill but one of my best players at Man United' - Van Gaal
United’s record goalscorer was skipper under the Dutchman while he was at Old Trafford.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 8:33 PM
Unimpressed
‘Woodward has zero understanding of football’: Van Gaal tears into Man United vice-chairman
The Dutch manager has questioned the logic of handing such a high-profile post to ‘an investment banker’.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 3:59 PM
Unimpressed
'He parks the bus right in front of De Gea' – Van Gaal criticises Solskjaer again
The Red Devils are currently sixth in the Premier League and two points adrift of the top four.
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Apr 21st 2019, 10:52 AM
difference of opinion
Solskjaer defends Man United tactics after Van Gaal jibe
The Dutch coach made some critical comments in an interview last week.
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Apr 1st 2019, 3:00 PM
zizou calling
'That's the beauty of Paul' - Solskjaer wants influential Pogba amid Madrid links
Amid outside interest, the manager praised the midfielder as he outlined his plans for the Manchester United star.
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Apr 1st 2019, 8:19 AM
couple goals
The real work starts now for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as short-term, no-pressure fling turns to heavy relationship
From here on, all the rules change and where there had been little in the way of expectation, the Norwegian will now be heavily scrutinised.
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Mar 29th 2019, 7:45 AM
Analysis
Why Louis van Gaal's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticism is unfair
The Dutch coach has suggested Man United’s style under the Norwegian was not especially dissimilar to Jose Mourinho’s.
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Mar 28th 2019, 5:00 PM
in defence of
'Van Gaal's football was the worst I've seen' - Neville slams ex-United boss for Solskjaer jibe
The Dutch coach previously questioned the playing style at the Old Trafford club.
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Mar 28th 2019, 3:45 PM
Claim
Solskjaer parks the bus like Mourinho - Van Gaal
The Dutch boss has reservations over the interim Man United manager.
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Mar 26th 2019, 8:18 PM
End of an era
Louis Van Gaal announces he is retiring from management
Marcus Rashford led the tributes to his former manager.
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Mar 11th 2019, 8:10 PM
sonic youth
It's difficult to ignore Van Gaal's contribution to the success of Solskjaer's exciting United
The Dutchman’s tenure was far from thrilling but his belief in young players has paid dividends.
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Mar 10th 2019, 8:45 AM
Succession
Ryan Giggs on how Louis van Gaal planned to make him Man United manager
The Red Devils legend worked alongside the Dutch tactician during his reign at Old Trafford.
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Feb 19th 2019, 12:36 AM
Is van the man?
Van Gaal fuels Arsenal speculation by claiming to have a job offer he 'can't refuse'
“If I don’t have a new club in July or August, you can assume that I’m retired.”
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Apr 26th 2018, 1:58 PM
unsavoury
Rafael lays into Louis van Gaal over bitter Man United exit
‘I couldn’t handle him any more.’
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Apr 19th 2018, 1:14 PM
Pep Talk
Van Gaal: I wanted United to play like Guardiola's City
“For me, the process would have taken longer. Unfortunately, I did not get the time.”
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Mar 30th 2018, 9:49 AM
Past peak practice
Van Gaal: 'How Mourinho treated him after me, Schweini did not deserve this'
The former Manchester United manager has hit out at Jose Mourinho’s handling of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
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Feb 28th 2018, 10:45 AM
bad influence
'When Van Gaal arrived, everything changed, my progression stopped'
Belgium international Adnan Januzaj struggled to establish himself at Old Trafford under the Dutch coach.
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Feb 12th 2018, 11:49 AM
blasted
'He gave silly instructions for everything, even in training. He was like a robot'
Former Man United midfielder Anderson has slammed his ex-boss Louis van Gaal.
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Jan 16th 2018, 8:35 PM
EXTRACT
"I said: 'I'm having lunch with Sir Alex'... I felt like a teenage footballer all over again"
Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the legendary former Manchester United boss.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 9:00 AM
iron tulip
Van Gaal eyes one more job 'to spite Manchester United'
Louis van Gaal was unceremoniously ousted from Manchester United but has his sights set on a revenge mission in the Premier League.
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Dec 18th 2017, 11:38 AM
parking the bus
Man United more boring under Mourinho, claims Van Gaal
The former boss was replaced by Mourinho after winning the 2016 FA Cup.
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Dec 12th 2017, 8:55 AM
what if
Did Klopp snub Man United? German admits to turning down 'historical' post
Prior to joining the Reds, the coach concedes that he knocked back an approach from another leading Premier League team.
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Nov 9th 2017, 3:38 PM
Wave Goodbye
After another disastrous campaign, the Netherlands' veteran coach is stepping down for a third time
After their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, 70-year-old Dick Advocaat is stepping down as Dutch coach.
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Nov 9th 2017, 10:08 AM
Anger
Louis van Gaal slams Man Utd treatment: My head was in a noose
The Dutchman believes the decision was taken to part with his services long before he was ushered towards the exit door.
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Sep 9th 2017, 12:45 PM
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