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Louis van Gaal

coach08.08.1951 (72 years)nationality Netherlands

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Luca Toni on 'football dictator' Louis van Gaal: He took his pants down but we couldn't see the balls because of his big belly

Luca Toni on 'football dictator' Louis van Gaal: He took his pants down but we couldn't see the balls because of his big belly

Luca Toni has shared a hilarious insight into Louis van Gaal's coaching set-up during their explosive time together at Bayern Munich. When Van Gaal joined as manager in 2009, Toni had already established himself as the bonafide goalscorer of the squad.

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'I haven't seen it since Van Gaal': Gary Neville names one thing that could cost Ten Hag his job

'I haven't seen it since Van Gaal': Gary Neville names one thing that could cost Ten Hag his job

Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, Gary Neville said: "We need to see a style of play develop or else Erik ten Hag will be vulnerable because the new owner will want to see how we're going to play, want electricity, want razzmatazz."Manchester United have historically been box office but they are a hard watch this season.

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'You see Messi — but Andres was different': Van Gaal's touching open letter to Andres Iniesta

'You see Messi — but Andres was different': Van Gaal's touching open letter to Andres Iniesta

Ask a random Barcelona fan who was the most influential coach in Andres Iniesta's career, and the most probable answer would be Pep Guardiola. The midfielder was the heart and the brain of the team in Barca's Golden Age, helping the Catalans to a stunning 32 trophies.

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'He never forgot': Messi's emotional World Cup gesture to Van Gaal explained

'He never forgot': Messi's emotional World Cup gesture to Van Gaal explained

The recently released Netflix documentary 'Captains of the World,' dedicated to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar sheds light on Lionel Messi's famous 'can't hear you' celebration aimed at Louis Van Gaal during Argentina's quarterfinal clash with the Netherlands.The gesture is traced back to Juan Roman Riquelme, who, during his stint at Barcelona, frequently hit the same celebration in defiance of the Dutch boss.

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'What an idiot,' I thought to myself': Leo Messi names only goal celebration he regrets doing

'What an idiot,' I thought to myself': Leo Messi names only goal celebration he regrets doing

In an exclusive interview with Star+, Lionel Messi unveiled a rare moment of regret, acknowledging feeling like an 'idiot' for a particular goal celebration. The incident happened after the Argentine skipper converted a crucial penalty against the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

4 months ago

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Gary Neville names the side to blame for Man United struggles — Glazers or Ten Hag

Gary Neville names the side to blame for Man United struggles — Glazers or Ten Hag

Speaking on Sky Sports, Gary Neville said: "The Glazers have allowed another manager to come in and dictate policy and let the tail wag the dog on recruitment. Manchester United have brought eight Eredivisie players in.

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5 months ago

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'The worst of Van Gaal + the worst of Ole': Man United fans not impressed with Ten Hag's tactics

'The worst of Van Gaal + the worst of Ole': Man United fans not impressed with Ten Hag's tactics

Manchester United's hopes of a revival faced a brutal reality check with a 3–0 defeat against Manchester City at home on Sunday.Erik ten Hag once promised to usher in a new era at Old Trafford but things remain just as bad at the club as under the previous managers.

Manchester United

6 months ago

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Man United risk losing Ten Hag's right-hand man — Van Gaal might play a role (reliability: 5 stars)

Man United risk losing Ten Hag's right-hand man — Van Gaal might play a role (reliability: 5 stars)

According to The Athletic, Ajax may target Man United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag as their next head coach.The move would be supported by Louis van Gaal: the former Man United boss joined the Dutch club as an advisor amid the turmoil that sees the Eredivisie giants in the relegation area as they lie 16th in an 18-team league.

Manchester United

6 months ago

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Man United's XI if Glazers had given Solskjaer 5 players he wanted

Man United's XI if Glazers had given Solskjaer 5 players he wanted

The Glazers have not signed the players wanted by recent Manchester United managers and that's a fact. It started from Louis van Gaal's time at the club and has continued well into Erik ten Hag's reign.

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'I felt like Madrid was favoured more than Barca': Koeman reacts to Van Gaal's 'rigged World Cup' claim

'I felt like Madrid was favoured more than Barca': Koeman reacts to Van Gaal's 'rigged World Cup' claim

Earlier this week, Van Gaal claimed that the quarterfinal game between the Netherlands and Argentina was scripted, explaining that Leo Messi 'had to' win the World Cup.Van Gaal claims Netherlands' loss to Argentina was rigged: 'Messi had to become the world champion'The Oranje captain Virgil van Dijk went on to say that he totally disagrees with the coach's take.

7 months ago

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'Lahoz? 10 mins?': Barca fans react as Van Gaal yells at cloud over Leo Messi's unfair World Cup triumph

'Lahoz? 10 mins?': Barca fans react as Van Gaal yells at cloud over Leo Messi's unfair World Cup triumph

Louis van Gaal's latest accusations aimed at FIFA, Argentina and Leo Messi for winning the 'rigged' World Cup didn't go well with Barcelona fanbase. Obviously, Messi haters do say nonsense more often than not but this particular claim sounds absolutely crazy.

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Van Dijk breaks silence on Van Gaal's controversial take on 'scripted' World Cup

Van Dijk breaks silence on Van Gaal's controversial take on 'scripted' World Cup

"I heard it [Van Gaal's words about the 2022 World Cup] this morning, indeed," Virgil van Dijk has told NOS."It is, of course, his opinion.

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Van Gaal claims Netherlands' loss to Argentina was rigged: 'Messi had to become the world champion'

Van Gaal claims Netherlands' loss to Argentina was rigged: 'Messi had to become the world champion'

Here is probably the weirdest (and the biggest) claim about the 2022 World Cup you will ever hear.It comes from Louis van Gaal who was beaten by Leo Messi and Argentina's national team in the quarterfinals.

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'So what if he's gay?': Fan urges Man United to sign 27 G/A winger who may be available FOR FREE

'So what if he's gay?': Fan urges Man United to sign 27 G/A winger who may be available FOR FREE

Portuguese winger Jota (not to be confused with Liverpool's striker) only joined Al Ittihad last month but he is now reportedly being pushed out.The 24-year-old scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists for Celtic last season, so he is absolutely good enough to play in Saudi Arabia.

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'He never did it in 2 years in France': Fans surprised with Messi's antics in latest Miami game

'He never did it in 2 years in France': Fans surprised with Messi's antics in latest Miami game

It's always fun to see Leo Messi sorting things out with someone on the pitch.This time, his opponent was Orlando City's Brazilian midfielder Felipe.

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'I don't want to remember the last six months': Victor Valdes gives honest verdict about his time at Man United

'I don't want to remember the last six months': Victor Valdes gives honest verdict about his time at Man United

At Manchester United Victor Valdes almost quit football, but U21 coach Alan Fettis rescued his career. In a candid interview with Sky Sports back in 2016, the Spanish international discussed his challenging time at Man United.

10 months ago

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'It wasn't just Ronaldo': Robben reveals why leaving Real Madrid for Bayern was the 'best decision' for him

'It wasn't just Ronaldo': Robben reveals why leaving Real Madrid for Bayern was the 'best decision' for him

Arjen Robben blames politics at Real Madrid, not just Ronaldo's arrival, for his tough departure from the club. However, he believes joining Bayern Munich afterwards was the best choice he made in his career.

11 months ago

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'I don't get the hysteria’: Richard Keys claims Ten Hag doing worse job at Man United than Solskjaer and Van Gaal

'I don't get the hysteria’: Richard Keys claims Ten Hag doing worse job at Man United than Solskjaer and Van Gaal

“I just don't share the general hysteria about Manchester United right now,” BeIn Sports host Richard Keys when deducing the situation of Man United under Erik ten Hag.“I don't think they're any better than they've been since Fergie left.

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Recalling how Xavi's mother changed his mind on leaving Barca for another top team in Europe

Recalling how Xavi's mother changed his mind on leaving Barca for another top team in Europe

It's hard to believe now, but there was a time when Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez almost left Camp Nou for another club when he was 19.As Xavi himself revealed, the Barca coach at the time Louis Van Gaal said he had no place in the first team and sent him back to the youth team.

1 year ago

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'Ronaldo is more of a team player than Messi': Louis van Gaal

'Ronaldo is more of a team player than Messi': Louis van Gaal

Former Netherlands and Barcelona coach Louis van Gaal has revealed his take on the GOAT debate."And the big question, Messi or Cristiano? The best players of this period are Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

1 year ago

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Recalling how Jose Mourinho gave Xavi his Barca debut & what Tito Villanova had to do with it

Recalling how Jose Mourinho gave Xavi his Barca debut & what Tito Villanova had to do with it

Xavi made his debut for Barcelona way back in 1998 when Louis van Gaal was at the helm of the club. However, the coach that oversaw Xavi's first senior match for Barca -- the Copa Catalunya semi-final against Lleida -- was actually Jose Mourinho.

1 year ago

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'What noise': Recalling when Xavi named Old Trafford his favourite stadium in Europe

'What noise': Recalling when Xavi named Old Trafford his favourite stadium in Europe

"I've always really liked Manchester United. From the team with Paul Ince, Bruce and Pallister.

1 year ago

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Ramsay picked up long-term injury & 2 more under-radar stories at Liverpool

Ramsay picked up long-term injury & 2 more under-radar stories at Liverpool

Gakpo revealed 3 other Premier League clubs wanted to sign himApart from Man United, Cody Gakpo was wanted by Leeds and Chelsea before he joined Liverpool, the Dutchman told the Daily Mail.He said: "I nearly went to Leeds in the summer but Louis van Gaal [Dutch manager at the time] advised me that a change of team before the World Cup might be difficult so I decided not to go.

1 year ago

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'Not strong enough': Louis van Gaal’s verdict on 12-year-old kid who'd grow up to become Barca legend

'Not strong enough': Louis van Gaal’s verdict on 12-year-old kid who'd grow up to become Barca legend

Those Dutch managers are often wrong in their assumptions of this or that player.In his book called The Barcelona Legacy, Jonathan Wilson recalls how Louis van Gaal met a future Barca legend for the first time.

1 year ago

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'They've got a manager who knows what he's doing': Jamie Carragher on Man United's resurgence

'They've got a manager who knows what he's doing': Jamie Carragher on Man United's resurgence

Speaking on The Overlap, Jamie Carragher said: "It does feel different to me at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag. I always felt there was a negativity around the previous managers.

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1 year ago

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'Van Gaal told me I will end up there': Gakpo hints at position change at Liverpool

'Van Gaal told me I will end up there': Gakpo hints at position change at Liverpool

Cody Gakpo arrived at Liverpool as a left forward but injuries to Firmino and Jota saw him being occasionally used through the middle. The Dutchman says he is open to playing centrally in the future.

1 year ago

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2 games Pep Guardiola names as his favourite in charge of iconic Barca - not vs Madrid or United

2 games Pep Guardiola names as his favourite in charge of iconic Barca - not vs Madrid or United

In a book called Pep Confidential, Josep Guardiola picked two Barca games as his favourite in charge of Blaugrana.Surprisingly, those were not the Champions League finals or the historic 5-0 and 6-2 Clasicos.

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Aguero hits Messi's iconic celebration after scoring in Pique's Kings League

Aguero hits Messi's iconic celebration after scoring in Pique's Kings League

Sergio Aguero has scored a real beauty in Gerard Pique's Kings League!What makes his finish even more special is the celebration. Reminds you of anything?That's right, Messi did it at the World Cup to mock Louis van Gaal during the Netherlands-Argentina game.

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'Riquelme didn't triumph at Barca because he had a ****head like Van Gaal as his coach': The real reason behind Messi's celebration in front of Van Gaal

'Riquelme didn't triumph at Barca because he had a ****head like Van Gaal as his coach': The real reason behind Messi's celebration in front of Van Gaal

The angry side of Lionel Messi was seen during Argentina's penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final. Messi's anger was triggered by Dutch manager Luis Van Gaal after a press conference.

1 year ago

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Official: Koeman replaces Van Gaal as the Netherlands' manager

Official: Koeman replaces Van Gaal as the Netherlands' manager

Ronald Koeman has officially succeeded Louis van Gaal as the Netherlands' head coach.Van Gaal confirmed that the Argentina defeat in the World Cup quarterfinals was his last match.

1 year ago

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'I feel disrespected': Messi hits out at Van Gaal after the Netherlands win

'I feel disrespected': Messi hits out at Van Gaal after the Netherlands win

"I feel disrespected by Van Gaal after his pre-game comments and some Dutch players spoke too much during the game," Leo Messi told the media, via ESPN."Van Gaal sells that he plays good football and then he puts forwards in the box and starts throwing long balls.

1 year ago

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'Never make Leo angry. Never': Messi tells Van Gaal to shut up in the coldest World Cup vid you can imagine

'Never make Leo angry. Never': Messi tells Van Gaal to shut up in the coldest World Cup vid you can imagine

In one of the episodes of the Netherlands-Argentina match, Leo Messi came up to Louis van Gaal and told him to shut up, making a classic gesture with his fingers.The slo-mo video makes the whole scene really cold.

1 year ago

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Who is Messi's 'I can't hear you' celebration for? Answered

Who is Messi's 'I can't hear you' celebration for? Answered

Leo Messi came up with quite an untypical goal celebration after scoring a goal against the Netherlands at the World Cup.It is called 'Topo Gigio' and originally 'belongs' to former Argentina great Juan Roman Riquelme.

1 year ago

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Van Gaal plans to cutoff supply to Messi in Holland vs Argentina clash – key role for De Jong explained

Van Gaal plans to cutoff supply to Messi in Holland vs Argentina clash – key role for De Jong explained

Dutch manager Louis Van Gaal plans to cut off the supply to Lionel Messi when the Netherlands come up against Argentina later today in the World Cup quarter-final, per L'Equipe. The plan is to set up a watertight midfield that prevents Messi from going direct where he can be really dangerous.

1 year ago

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Van Gaal leaves Memphis in stitches with epic reply to being called worst manager by Di Maria

Van Gaal leaves Memphis in stitches with epic reply to being called worst manager by Di Maria

Angel Di Maria told a press conference that Van Gaal was the worst manager he ever had in his career. "Calling me the worst coach of his career is sad.

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Van Gaal responds to Di Maria calling him 'worst coach ever' — Depay joins the fun

Van Gaal responds to Di Maria calling him 'worst coach ever' — Depay joins the fun

Last September, Angel di Maria called Louis van Gaal the 'worst coach' he's ever played under during one of his customary rants against Manchester United. And now, during a press conference for the World Cup, Van Gaal was asked about Angel's remark.

Manchester United

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'This gives us chances': Luis Van Gaal pinpoints Argentina's biggest weakness and It's about Messi

'This gives us chances': Luis Van Gaal pinpoints Argentina's biggest weakness and It's about Messi

Netherlands will face Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar on Friday, December 9. The match will be the first time the two sides meet since the 2014 World Cup semifinal stage.

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'Greatest of them all': Lisandro Martinez opens up on playing alongside Lionel Messi

'Greatest of them all': Lisandro Martinez opens up on playing alongside Lionel Messi

Speaking to AD, Lisandro Martinez said: "To see Lionel Messi giving everything on the pitch..

Manchester United

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'Lotta bark, no bite': Memphis mocks TV pundit after the Netherlands beat USA at World Cup

'Lotta bark, no bite': Memphis mocks TV pundit after the Netherlands beat USA at World Cup

"Lotta bark, no bite," Memphis Depay tweeted after the Netherlands beat the United States 3-1 at the World Cup.The Dutchman pinned a pic of former basketball player Charles Barkley who is currently a pundit on TV.

1 year ago

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Gary Neville names Man United trio crucial to Ten Hag's revival

Gary Neville names Man United trio crucial to Ten Hag's revival

"I do think [Erik] Ten Hag's football is very different from [Louis] van Gaal's," explained Gary Neville on beIN SPORTS. "It is quicker, they play more fast-paced, they have tempo on the ball when they pass.

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