Louis Van Gaal
Lionel Messi’s angry Van Gaal celebration explained after ill-judged comment
Lionel Messi’s anger-fuelled goal celebration in front of Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal in their bad-tempered World Cup quarter-final game has now been explained by Juan Riquelme. Argentina’s win against the Netherlands was a memorable one, which saw 15 yellow cards given by Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz, in a fiery clash that went to […]
Louis van Gaal hits back at Depay over Cody Gakpo request
Louis van Gaal has fired back at Memphis Depay’s decision to go public with his preferred choice of strike partner for the Dutch team. Ronaldo opens up on heated spat after Portugal substitution in South Korea defeat Yoshida reveals World Cup curse research that saw Japan eliminate Germany Ronaldo’s “angry” comment after being substituted vs […]
Louis van Gaal names the Arsenal player he would want for his Netherlands team
Louis van Gaal has named Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard as the kind of player he would want in his Netherlands team. Netherlands host Norway in their final World Cup qualifier on Wednesday and a victory for the Dutch team would secure their place in Qatar next year. Norway, meanwhile, currently sit third in Group G, […]
Van Gaal hits back at criticism over Chelsea’s style under Thomas Tuchel
Louis van Gaal has fired back at suggestions he wants Netherlands to play ‘defensive’ football like Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. During his press conference on Monday, Van Gaal was involved in an argument with Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen, who suggested that the former Man United coach is keen to adopt a defensive style with Netherlands. But […]
Rio Ferdinand slams van Gaal for selling three valuable Man Utd players
Rio Ferdinand has criticised the decision of Louis van Gaal to sell Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez and Rafael da Silva during his time as manager. Manchester United sold Welbeck to Arsenal in the summer of 2014, while Hernandez and Rafael both left the club the following year. Ferdinand was disappointed by Van Gaal’s decision to […]
Van Gaal reveals he tried to bring Neymar, Lewandowski & Mane to Man Utd
Louis van Gaal has revealed that he wanted to sign Neymar, Robert Lewandowski and Sadio Mane, among other big stars, during his time as Manchester United manager. Van Gaal took over from David Moyes as United head coach in 2014 and was in charge at the theatre of dreams for two years. Despite winning the FA Cup in 2015-16, […]
Adnan Januzaj blasts Van Gaal over Man Utd lies – ‘He is not telling the truth’
Adnan Januzaj has slammed Louis van Gaal after the former Manchester United manager criticised both the Belgian and Memphis Depay for wasting their chances at the club. The 25-year-old, who now plays for Real Sociedad, was one of few bright sparks during David Moyes’ time as United boss and looked destined to become a first-team […]
Robin van Persie reveals a furious Van Gaal once slapped him
Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed Louis van Gaal slapped him when he refused to be substituted during a crucial match in the 2014 World Cup. Van Gaal coached Van Persie at international level with the Netherlands and also at club level when the Dutchman became Manchester United manager in 2014. Van […]
‘Woodward has zero understanding of football!’ – Van Gaal lambasts Man United’s executive vice-chairman
Former Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal has slammed the club’s appointment of Ed Woodward, claiming the club’s executive vice-chairman has “zero understanding of football”. Questions have been asked of Ed Woodward on a regular basis over the course of the last seven years, with United having endured a fall from grace since Sir Alex Ferguson […]
Van Gaal blasts Mourinho’s treatment of Schweinsteiger
Louis van Gaal has criticised Jose Mourinho for the way he treated Bastian Schweinsteiger at the club. The then Germany captain penned a three-year deal at Old Trafford in July 2015 as he was reunited with his former Bayern Munich boss Van Gaal. Schweinsteiger signed a three-year contract at United when he joined in July […]