Oranje coach Louis van Gaal has prostate cancer
2 years, 8 months ago

Oranje coach Louis van Gaal has prostate cancer

NL Times  

National football coach Louis van Gaal has been suffering from prostate cancer for some time, he announced on Sunday on the television program Humberto. That is, of course, not the case," said Van Gaal in Humberto Tan's program. Since the Humberto broadcast on Sunday evening, Van Gaal has received much support from clubs and people in the football world on social media. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to our old manager Louis van Gaal," tweeted FC Barcelona, where Van Gaal was the coach for two periods.

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Louis van Gaal, 72, delivers an upbeat but heartbreaking update on his prostate cancer, living with radiation and urine bags: 'No-one can see I'm sick... I'm used to death'
6 months ago

Louis van Gaal, 72, delivers an upbeat but heartbreaking update on his prostate cancer, living with radiation and urine bags: 'No-one can see I'm sick... I'm used to death'

Daily Mail  

The former United manager has opened up on being 'used to death' in his family Louis van Gaal revealed two years ago that he is suffering from prostate cancer Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has delivered a positive but heartbreaking update on his health, having revealed two years ago that he suffers from aggressive prostate cancer. Louis van …

'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback
2 years ago

'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback

Daily Mail  

Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a return to international coaching if the Portugal FA want to talk to him about their vacant manager's post. The Dutchman's third spell in charge of the Netherlands ended after their World Cup exit, with the side undefeated in normal time during Van Gaal's twenty matches in charge. Their exit came …

Louis van Gaal announces retirement after heartbreaking defeat to Argentina
2 years ago

Louis van Gaal announces retirement after heartbreaking defeat to Argentina

The Hindu  

The Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal bid farewell to his coaching career after a heartbreaking quarterfinal defeat to Argentina in the penalty shootout on Friday night. Van Gaal’s 20-match unbeaten streak since replacing Frank de Boer last summer came to end on Friday night when the Netherlands lost to Argentina in the quarterfinals. I do not know how many matches …

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says exit on penalties 'incredibly painful'
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says exit on penalties 'incredibly painful'

Firstpost  

Van Gaal was also coach of the Netherlands when they were beaten on penalties by Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup. Doha: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said his team’s loss to Argentina on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday was “incredibly painful”. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points Table | …

Van Gaal takes on media in spat over tactics ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina
2 years ago

Van Gaal takes on media in spat over tactics ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina

The Hindu  

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 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. Van Gaal’s decision to abandon the traditional Dutch attacking approach and employ a counter-attack strategy has put many of his compatriots’ backs up …

Van Gaal: For Oranje, this is the real start to the World Cup
2 years ago

Van Gaal: For Oranje, this is the real start to the World Cup

NL Times  

The World Cup is really going to start for the Netherlands now, said national men’s football team manager Louis van Gaal on Thursday. "I obviously can’t say what he told me about Argentina," said Van Gaal, who worked with Schweinsteiger at Bayern Munich and Manchester United. That was the first time I thought about it differently and developed a different …

Outspoken Louis van Gaal Eyes Emotional FIFA World Cup Run with Netherlands
2 years ago

Outspoken Louis van Gaal Eyes Emotional FIFA World Cup Run with Netherlands

News 18  

Louis van Gaal has his sights set on an emotional World Cup run as the outspoken Netherlands coach prepares for Saturday’s last 16 clash with the United States. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Van Gaal had been out of the …

Netherlands coach Van Gaal hugs reporter at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands coach Van Gaal hugs reporter at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal was taken by surprise at a World Cup news conference Thursday when a Senegalese reporter told the Dutchman he was a longtime admirer. “I’m going to give you a big hug after this, because I like that you say this and I mean that seriously,” Van Gaal said through an interpreter. So …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal wants focus back on tournament after One Love debate
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal wants focus back on tournament after One Love debate

India Today  

Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal wants to put the One Love armband debate and other issues behind and focus on the World Cup ahead of their clash against Ecuador. Speaking to the reporters, as quoted by Reuters, Van Gaal said that he wanted to put a full stop to all the issues and focus on the World Cup and not …

Louis van Gaal ready for final roll of dice as he bids to finally end wait for a first World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Louis van Gaal ready for final roll of dice as he bids to finally end wait for a first World Cup

Daily Mail  

It is most likely the last dance for veteran boss Louis van Gaal in his third spell Louis van Gaal slipped effortlessly into his role as the wise old man of this World Cup, as he made a case for the Netherlands finally winning football's biggest prize and offered a few reasons why they might not. Holland boss Louis van …

Louis van Gaal insists treatment for aggressive prostate cancer has been successful
2 years, 8 months ago

Louis van Gaal insists treatment for aggressive prostate cancer has been successful

Daily Mail  

Holland coach Louis van Gaal says the treatment he has undergone for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has been successful. Van Gaal, in his third spell as Holland coach, is set to lead the side at the World Cup in Qatar later this year before being replaced by Ronald Koeman. Holland boss Louis van Gaal reveals his prostate cancer …

Ronald Koeman to Coach Dutch Team After World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Ronald Koeman to Coach Dutch Team After World Cup

News 18  

Ronald Koeman will retake the helm of the Dutch national team after the World Cup following a disappointing stint at Barcelona. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Louis van Gaal will coach the Netherlands through the World Cup but had already said he would not go beyond the tournament in Qatar, which ends …

Ronald Koeman to replace Louis van Gaal as Netherlands coach after 2022 Qatar World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Ronald Koeman to replace Louis van Gaal as Netherlands coach after 2022 Qatar World Cup

Firstpost  

Louis van Gaal announced at the weekend that he had been receiving treatment for prostate cancer for the last two years Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman will take over as Netherlands boss from Louis van Gaal after this year’s World Cup, the Dutch football federation said on Wednesday. Van Gaal announced at the weekend that he had been receiving treatment …

Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer diagnosis
2 years, 8 months ago

Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make …

Support for Louis Van Gaal after cancer diagnosis – Monday’s sporting social
2 years, 8 months ago

Support for Louis Van Gaal after cancer diagnosis – Monday’s sporting social

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal diagnosed with prostate cancer
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal diagnosed with prostate cancer

Firstpost  

The players “think I’m in good health but I’m not”, said Van Gaal, who began treatment last year after his diagnosis in 2020. “I’ve been through so much in my life, sickness and death, I’ve probably become richer as a person because of all those experiences.” Van Gaal, in his third term as head coach of the Dutch national side, …

Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer

India TV News  

Netherlands national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal has revealed that he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate cancer but still plans to lead the team at the World Cup in Qatar in November. Van Gaal told Sunday night Dutch talk show “Humberto” that players in the team did not know about his diagnosis even though he …

Dutch coach Van Gaal could return from COVID for Denmark match
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch coach Van Gaal could return from COVID for Denmark match

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will be released from COVID-19 isolation on Thursday if free of symptoms and be ready to sit on the bench for Saturday’s international against Denmark, the Dutch football association said on Wednesday. The 70-year-old Van Gaal tested positive for COVID on Tuesday and went into isolation, disrupting his plans to test a new tactical approach …

Netherlands head coach Luis van Gaal tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Denmark friendly
2 years, 9 months ago

Netherlands head coach Luis van Gaal tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Denmark friendly

Firstpost  

The KNVB did not say if the 70-year-old would be able to take his place on the bench for the Netherlands’ friendly against Denmark in Amsterdam on Saturday. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has tested positive for Covid after experiencing symptoms, the Dutch football association said on Tuesday. A spokesperson told the Dutch press agency ANP that Van Gaal had …

Louis van Gaal tests positive for Covid with Oranje friendlies days away
2 years, 9 months ago

Louis van Gaal tests positive for Covid with Oranje friendlies days away

NL Times  

Louis van Gaal, the Dutch national football team coach, tested positive for the coronavirus. The positive Covid-19 test comes just a day after Van Gaal gave an in-person press conference in which he called it "ridiculous" that the FIFA World Cup was being held in Qatar and spoke about Ronald Koeman being his successor. Although the World Cup doesn't start …

Dutch football coach calls Qatar World Cup "ridiculous"; Satisfied with successor
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch football coach calls Qatar World Cup "ridiculous"; Satisfied with successor

NL Times  

Louis van Gaal thinks it is "ridiculous" that the World Cup is being organized in Qatar. He also said he understands why the KNVB decided to appoint Ronald Koeman the new Oranje coach. "Everyone knows that I think it's ridiculous that the World Cup is there," Van Gaal said about Qatar. Van Gaal will retire as national coach at the …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Coach Louis van Gaal injures hip ahead of Netherlands' crucial game against Norway
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Coach Louis van Gaal injures hip ahead of Netherlands' crucial game against Norway

Firstpost  

The 70-year-old coach said he can still do his job despite falling and hurting himself on Sunday. Zeist, Netherlands: The Netherlands has an unexpected injury to contend with ahead of the team’s crucial World Cup qualifying match against Norway: Coach Louis van Gaal hurt his hip in a fall and had to be driven to training Monday in a golf …

Dutchman Van Gaal falls off bike ahead of vital World Cup qualifier
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutchman Van Gaal falls off bike ahead of vital World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Veteran Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal suffered a hip injury when he fell off his bicycle on Sunday but will be able to coach his team in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Norway in Rotterdam. READ: World Cup Qualifiers: Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at 2022 World Cup "Physically I'm not good, but the brain is still working. …

Van Gaal concerned over Wijnaldum’s lack of game time at PSG
3 years, 2 months ago

Van Gaal concerned over Wijnaldum’s lack of game time at PSG

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal expressed concern that midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum had not been able to bed down a regular berth at his new club Paris Saint Germain. "Of course I'm worried," Van Gaal said on Monday at a news conference ahead of the latest round of World Cup qualifiers. “I’ve already talked to him about that when he arrived.” …

World Cup Qualifiers: Virgil Van Dijk returns as Van Gaal names 25-man Netherlands squad
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Virgil Van Dijk returns as Van Gaal names 25-man Netherlands squad

The Hindu  

New Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal announced his 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers, with Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk returning after a long-term knee injury. He also recalled Steven Bergwijn to his squad Friday for three World Cup qualifiers after the Tottenham winger's strong start to the Premier League season. The Netherlands, a three-time World Cup finalist that …

Van Gaal recalls Steven Bergwijn to Netherlands squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Van Gaal recalls Steven Bergwijn to Netherlands squad

India TV News  

New Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal recalled Steven Bergwijn to his squad Friday for three World Cup qualifiers after the Tottenham winger's strong start to the Premier League season. The Netherlands, a three-time World Cup finalist that has never won the trophy, plays Norway in Oslo next Wednesday before hosting two games: Montenegro in Eindhoven on Sept. 4 and Turkey …

Van Gaal moves a step closer to return as Netherlands coach
3 years, 5 months ago

Van Gaal moves a step closer to return as Netherlands coach

The Hindu  

Louis van Gaal has moved a step closer to returning as Netherlands coach for a third time after meeting with Dutch football association officials to discuss the job, local media reported on Friday. De Boer resigned after Netherlands' Euro 2020 last-16 defeat to Czech Republic on June 27 and the KNVB said it would move swiftly to find a replacement, …

Louis van Gaal is KNVB's top pick to replace De Boer
3 years, 5 months ago

Louis van Gaal is KNVB's top pick to replace De Boer

NL Times  

Louis van Gaal is the most likely candidate to become the next coach of the Dutch men’s football team. The Dutch football association KNVB completed its internal evaluation following Oranje's shocking exit from the Euro 2020 and concluded that an experienced coach was necessary to ensure Oranje qualify for the 2022 World Cup, AD reported. A decade later, Van Gaal …

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