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Ruben Amorim can succeed where previous Manchester United managers have failed

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Smiling but uncompromising, Ruben Amorim reveals how he will shape Manchester United

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

England, Netherlands and the curious case of intertwined ideals, style and history

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. English league records have been set by a side with a Dutch …

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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 …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Di Maria labelled Louis van Gaal the 'WORST coach' of his career, Marouane Fellaini was targeted as it went wrong for David Moyes... and Paul Pogba vs Jose Mourinho became a soap opera! Man Unit

Daily Mail

Erik ten Hag may have come out in defence of Antony on Tuesday, insisting he can be 'unstoppable' on his day, but the struggles of the £86million winger have fingers pointed at the man who brought him to Old Trafford. Marouane Fellaini arrived as David Moyes' only marquee summer buy in 2013 Fellaini went on to be useful for Louis …

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1 year ago

’What an idiot’: Messi speaks about World Cup episode with Louis Van Gaal

Live Mint

Lionel Messi experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in the FIFA World Cup. His actions and reactions, particularly towards Dutch manager Louis Van Gaal, have been a topic of much discussion. Argentina's World Cup campaign began with a surprising defeat to Saudi Arabia. Messi's admission came in an ESPN interview, where he reflected on his spontaneous celebration, inspired by 'Topo Gigio', …

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1 year ago

'I automatically regretted it': Messi drops bombshell statement on controversial World Cup celebration towards Van Gaal

Hindustan Times

Lionel Messi is considered to be among the greatest footballers in history, and summed it up with a victorious campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Messi directed a controversial celebration towards Louis Van Gaal. In their final match, Messi missed a penalty against Poland, but goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez helped them secure …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Van Gaal returns to struggling Ajax as adviser

The Hindu

Ajax Amsterdam has hired its former head coach Louis van Gaal as an adviser, the Dutch club said on Tuesday, as it looks to end a string of disappointing results. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat Van Gaal, 72, won three league championships and the 1995 Champions League as head coach of the Amsterdam …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Ten Hag oversees Man United’s worst start - looking back at the Red Devils’ past seasons after the Ferguson era

The Hindu

In July 2022, the arrival of Erik Ten Hag brought a new sense of hope among the Manchester United fans, who had grown tired of their neighbours’ dominance of the Premier League. In Ten Hag’s first season, United lost its first two games of the season for the first time in 30 years but recovered well to eventually finish third, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win - Van Gaal; Van Dijk disagrees

The Hindu

Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk expressed his disagreement with the statement made by his former international manager Louis van Gaal about how the 2022 FIFA World Cup was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi win it. When you see how Argentina gets the goals and how we get the goals, and how some Argentina players overstepped the mark and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

On this day in 2014: Man Utd break British record to sign Angel Di Maria

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Mason Mount has taken Man United's iconic No 7 shirt, so who has worn it in the past?

Daily Mail

With Mason Mount taking the storied No 7 shirt at Manchester United, he becomes the latest in a long line of players to have worn the hallowed jersey number. George Best established the tradition of great No 7s at Manchester United with legendary form Bryan Robson Bryan Robson is part of English football heritage and is the longest-serving captain in …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Messi expresses remorse over his actions during World Cup QF against Netherlands

Live Mint

A month after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentine star player Lionel Messi has expressed remorse over his actions during the World Cup quarterfinals. In Messi's sixth World Cup, Argentina defeated France on penalties in Qatar to win their first World Cup in 36 years. The Paris Saint-Germain player said he wanted for Diego Maradona to witness Argentina's first …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu

World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday. He also said “Messi did not touch the ball” in the semifinal between the teams in the 2014 World Cup; Argentina also won that tie in a penalty shootout. “I don’t …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi regrets verbal duel with Netherlands team, says it shouldn't have happened

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Argentina skipper and World Cup winner Lionel Messi is currently at the top of his form and career. The Argentina skipper has given his first interview after winning the World Cup trophy on December 18, 2022, in Qatar. WATCH VIDEO | Fans of Al-Ittihad taunt Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi chants Things have been moving quickly for Messi after …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES — World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday. He also said “Messi did not touch the ball” in the semifinal between the teams in the 2014 World Cup; Argentina also won that tie in a penalty …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Koeman vows attacking play after replacing Van Gaal as Netherlands coach

The Hindu

Ronald Koeman pledged Monday to take the Netherlands back to playing attractive, attacking football as he began his second stint in charge of the national team that lost in the World Cup quarterfinal to eventual winner Argentina. The 59-year-old Koeman said he wanted a return to the positive play of his first period as national coach from 2018-20 when he …

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2 years ago

Ander Herrera compares his three Man United coaches: 'A teacher, a legend and a s***house!'

Daily Mail

Ex-Man United star Ander Herrera has labelled former coaches Louis van Gaal, Ole Gunner Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho as 'a teacher', 'a legend' and 'a s***house'. Ander Herrera reflected on his three of his former coaches whilst at Manchester United The Spaniard claimed that Ole Gunnar Solkjaer remains a 'legend' of Manchester United The midfielder spoke about Jose Mourinho, Louis …

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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 …

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2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022

The Hindu

The sport of football has often seen unique gestures when it comes to celebrations after a goal. Mitchell Duke vs Tunisia Australian forward Duke, after scoring a 23rd-minute header against Tunisia in a group D fixture, made a gesture with his fingers that initially seemed like a variation of video game Fortnite’s ‘Taking the L’ celebration. Lionel Messi vs Netherlands …

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2 years ago

Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar in pictures

The Hindu

Lionel Messi is two matches away from living his World Cup dream. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the …

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2 years ago

Is the pressure to win a World Cup getting to Messi?

Al Jazeera

Messi displayed uncharacteristic flashes of anger against the Netherlands, including mocking the Dutch manager and player. Despite Argentina taking a 2-0 lead, Messi ran over to the Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal and assistant manager Edgar Davids and celebrated his goal by cupping his ears towards them. Messi vents frustration after the final whistle Messi still appeared frustrated amid the …

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2 years ago

With Van Gaal out, Koeman’s next in Dutch bench after FIFA World Cup exit - analysis

The Hindu

Now it’s Ronald Koeman’s turn to hop on the Netherlands’ coaching merry-go-round. A day after Louis Van Gaal’s third stint as Oranje coach ended with a penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals, Koeman’s second term began Saturday. PERFORMANCE Dutch media and some fans reviewed Van Gaal’s team as if they were ballet critics, souring on the …

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2 years ago

Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic

Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar — Whether it was in the rule book or not, Lionel Messi was going to do just about anything to get to the World Cup semifinals. Soccer fans saw another side to Messi in Argentina’s wild penalty-shootout victory over the Netherlands — a side that can only really come out in the most pressure-filled occasions. It appeared to …

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Ruben Amorim can succeed where previous Manchester United managers have failed

Smiling but uncompromising, Ruben Amorim reveals how he will shape Manchester United

England, Netherlands and the curious case of intertwined ideals, style and history

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'

Angel Di Maria labelled Louis van Gaal the 'WORST coach' of his career, Marouane Fellaini was targeted as it went wrong for David Moyes... and Paul Pogba vs Jose Mourinho became a soap opera! Man Unit

’What an idiot’: Messi speaks about World Cup episode with Louis Van Gaal

'I automatically regretted it': Messi drops bombshell statement on controversial World Cup celebration towards Van Gaal

Van Gaal returns to struggling Ajax as adviser

Ten Hag oversees Man United’s worst start - looking back at the Red Devils’ past seasons after the Ferguson era

FIFA World Cup 2022 was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win - Van Gaal; Van Dijk disagrees

On this day in 2014: Man Utd break British record to sign Angel Di Maria

Mason Mount has taken Man United's iconic No 7 shirt, so who has worn it in the past?

Messi expresses remorse over his actions during World Cup QF against Netherlands

Messi regrets controversy vs Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi regrets verbal duel with Netherlands team, says it shouldn't have happened

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup

Koeman vows attacking play after replacing Van Gaal as Netherlands coach

Ander Herrera compares his three Man United coaches: 'A teacher, a legend and a s***house!'

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

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022

Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar in pictures

Is the pressure to win a World Cup getting to Messi?

With Van Gaal out, Koeman’s next in Dutch bench after FIFA World Cup exit - analysis

Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic