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'Memphis had to deal with it too at Man United. And now we kiss each other on the mouth'

Van Gaal responds to Di Maria 'worst ever coach' jibe

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal went on the offensive on Thursday, defending his tactics, reputation and past history as he sparred with reporters in another bellicose performance ahead of his country's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.

Soccer • 08 Dec 22

'I never said we're going to become world champion, I said we can become it, that we have a chance, and the players have also become convinced of that'

Van Gaal demands 'respect' for his Netherlands squad

Louis van Gaal has emphasised his belief that his Netherlands squad can win the Qatar World Cup and said that they 'deserve some respect'.

World Cup 2022 • 28 Nov 22

The 70-year-old, who is currently managing Holland, revealed he was battling prostate cancer on Dutch television on 3 April

Van Gaal: Radiation treatments have been a success

Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has said the radiation treatment he has undergone for prostate cancer has been successful.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Louis van Gaal is preparing his side for the World Cup later this year

Van Gaal reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said on Sunday that he is battling prostate cancer.

Soccer • 04 Apr 22

Ralf Rangnick has hit back at Louis van Gaal

Rangnick hits back at Van Gaal 'commercial club' claim

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hit back at Louis van Gaal for his comments that United are a "commercial club", saying that the Dutch head coach had signed a contract to be their manager despite holding that opinion.

Soccer • 02 Apr 22

Louis Van Gaal has warned Erik Ten Hag about joining Manchester United

Van Gaal sounds Manchester United warning for Ten Hag

Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has urged prospective Manchester United managerial candidate Erik Ten Hag to "choose a football club not a commercial club".

Soccer • 28 Mar 22

Jack O'Connor and Louis van Gaal will be expected to deliver the goods over the next year

O'Connor and Van Gaal back for more on home territory

As Jack O'Connor prepares to embark on a third spell in charge of Kerry, we look at other managers who have been lured back from the world of GAA and soccer.

other sport • 10 Oct 21

Louis van Gaal led the Netherlands to the World Cup semi-final in 2014

Van Gaal returns as Netherlands coach for third time

Louis van Gaal has been named as the new coach of the Netherlands, signing a deal through to next year's World Cup final in Qatar, the Dutch football association said.

Soccer • 04 Aug 21

Marcos Rojo completes move to Boca Juniors

Marcos Rojo has sealed his move from Manchester United to Boca Juniors.

Soccer • 02 Feb 21

Louis van Gaal (L) and Ed Woodward at the time of the Dutchman's appointment in 2014

Van Gaal: Woodward knows nothing about football

Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has claimed the club's chief executive Ed Woodward knows "zero" about football.

Soccer • 03 Jun 19

'they can also win the Champions League because 'They play a defensive system and it is very difficult to beat them, which, whether you like it or not, is the result of Mourinho's work.'

United's success 'is the result of Mourinho's work'

Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal believes the success that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is enjoying at the club is off the back of the work done by Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Van Gaal's crowning achievement was winning the Champions League with Ajax in 1995

Louis Van Gaal announces retirement from management

The 67-year-old, who won the FA Cup during his two seasons in charge at Old Trafford after arriving in 2014, announced his intention to leave football behind on Dutch television.

Soccer • 11 Mar 19

Jose Mourinho (L) succeeded Louis van Gaal

Mourinho: United 'stopped in time' under LVG and Moyes

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United failed to evolve under his predecessors David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, describing their tenures as an "empty period" for the club.

Soccer • 10 Sep 17

Jose Mourinho replaced Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford

Van Gaal 'doesn't think' he will go back coaching

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal appears to have called time on his coaching career, saying he is unlikely to take another job for family reasons.

Soccer • 17 Jan 17

Louis van Gaal discussed severance terms with Manchester United officials today

Manchester United confirm exit of Louis van Gaal

Manchester United are looking to the future after ending Louis van Gaal's turbulent two-year reign, with Monday's belated confirmation paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return to management.

Soccer • 24 May 16

The Dutch man expects to be employed at Old Trafford next season - regardless of this weekend's results

Old Trafford boss says he's going nowhere

Louis van Gaal expects to still be Manchester United manager next season – even if his team fail to make the Champions League.

Soccer • 14 May 16

West Ham celebrated their final game at the famous stadium

LVG won't blame attack for loss, Bilic hails Irons

Slaven Bilic believes West Ham's final game at Upton Park ticked all the boxes as the hosts came from behind to beat Manchester United, while Louis van Gaal didn't blame the pre-match attack on the bus for the defeat

Soccer • 11 May 16

United led through Damien Delaney's own goal

Man United focus turns to FA Cup after league win

Louis van Gaal is eyeing a place in the FA Cup final after Manchester United ratcheted up the pressure in the race for the top four.

Soccer • 21 Apr 16

Angel Di Maria had a difficult 12 months at Old Trafford

Di Maria points finger of blame at Louis Van Gaal

Paris Saint Germain star Ángel Di Maria says Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal must shoulder some of the blame for his disappointing stint at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 01 Apr 16

Louis van Gaal looks likely to leave Old Trafford this summer

Van Gaal left out of club video as exit talk grows

The future of Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been placed in further doubt after the Dutchman was left out of the club's promotional video for the summer tour of China.

Soccer • 24 Mar 16

Van Gaal & Pellegrini both talk up top-four hopes

Louis van Gaal is confident of leading Manchester United into the Champions League - a drum Manuel Pellegrini is also beating despite Manchester City's poor league form continuing.

Soccer • 21 Mar 16

Louis van Gaal: 'We have to believe in it and it starts with the players, of course, but it starts also with the fans.'

Van Gaal calls for belief as United eye comeback

Louis van Gaal knows Manchester United "have to deliver" if they are to overcome a first-leg loss and keep their European dream alive against Liverpool.

Soccer • 16 Mar 16

Liverpool take on Manchester United at Anfield on Thursday night

Jurgen Klopp ready for 'the mother of all games'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes their first European meeting with Manchester United is "the mother of all games".

Soccer • 09 Mar 16

David de Gea celebrates during Manchester United's win over Watford

Van Gaal taking top-four push 'step by step'

Manchester United's top-four push is building momentum, but Louis van Gaal wants his side to stay calm and take it "step by step".

Soccer • 03 Mar 16

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring his opening goal with Juan Mata (R)

Van Gaal: Sensation Marcus won't be Rash

Louis van Gaal is confident Marcus Rashford will cope with his new-found fame, saying the Manchester United teenager's attitude matches the remarkable aptitude displayed over the past week.

Soccer • 01 Mar 16