Louis van Gaal

2022 - 4 - 4

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Club sends support to Louis van Gaal (Manchester United)

Our former manager has revealed he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

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Louis van Gaal: Netherlands boss suffering from prostate cancer ... (CNN)

Speaking on Dutch television show Humberto, the 70-year-old former Manchester United and Barcelona manager revealed his diagnosis, but declared he plans to ...

I was allowed in through the back door when I went to an appointment and was immediately pushed into another room. I did have preferential treatment in the hospital. Then you have a lot of management to do in order to go through life."

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Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer (MyWabashValley.com)

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal has revealed that he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate ...

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Barcelona And Man United Send Messages To Louis Van Gaal After ... (Sports Illustrated)

Holland head coach Louis van Gaal revealed publicly over the weekend that he is receiving treatment for prostate cancer. The 70-year-old made the revelation ...

Bayern Munich tweeted: "FC Bayern would like to wish former head coach Louis van Gaal all the best as he battles cancer. Sending you strength and courage, Louis". Hoping for a full and speedy recovery!" Then you have a lot of management to do in order to go through life. So that's just part of life," he added. "You don't die from prostate cancer, at least not in ninety percent of the cases.

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Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says he has prostate cancer (The Indian Express)

Van Gaal told Sunday night Dutch talk show “Humberto” that players in the team did not know about his diagnosis even though he was receiving night-time ...

“I have probably been enriched as a person by all those experiences I have had with it.” Van Gaal is in his third stint as Netherlands coach. 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. 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.

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'Indebted' Marcus Rashford leads messages of support to Louis van ... (Daily Mail)

Marcus Rashford is the latest footballer to take to social media to offer their support to Louis van Gaal after the former United manager announced that he ...

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Holland boss Louis van Gaal battling prostate cancer (Irvine Times)

The former Manchester United manager made the announcement on live television in Holland.

It definitely says a lot about him. “I messaged him after the interview. “I was also in shock last night when I heard his interview. Van Gaal said of his players: “They don’t know. The broadcaster RTL said the 70-year-old, who is currently in his third spell managing Holland, talked about his condition on its show Humberto on Sunday evening as he discussed a documentary about his life. The broadcaster RTL said the 70-year-old, who is currently in his third spell managing Holland, talked about his condition on its show Humberto on Sunday evening as he discussed a documentary about his life.

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Dutch make finals vow after Van Gaal cancer 'shock' (BBC Sport)

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk says he wants to give coach Louis van Gaal "a World Cup to never forget" in Qatar later this year.

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Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer (KMID - Local 2 News)

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal has revealed that he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate ...

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Holland boss Louis van Gaal battling prostate cancer (Irvine Times)

The former Manchester United manager made the announcement on live television in Holland.

“I messaged him after the interview. Van Gaal said of his players: “They don’t know. “I was also in shock last night when I heard his interview. It definitely says a lot about him. The broadcaster RTL said the 70-year-old, who is currently in his third spell managing Holland, talked about his condition on its show Humberto on Sunday evening as he discussed a documentary about his life. The broadcaster RTL said the 70-year-old, who is currently in his third spell managing Holland, talked about his condition on its show Humberto on Sunday evening as he discussed a documentary about his life.

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Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer ... (The Independent)

Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it 'a World Cup to never forget'

“They don’t know,” he told the programme. “I messaged him after the interview. Van Dijk said: “I was…in shock last night when I heard his interview. It definitely says a lot about him. “But I told him as well that we are definitely going to be there for him as a group whenever he needs it and hopefully we can also make it for him a World Cup to never forget.” Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday.

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Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer ... (Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal.

“They don’t know,” he told the programme. “I messaged him after the interview. It definitely says a lot about him. Van Dijk said: “I was…in shock last night when I heard his interview. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday.

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Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer ... (Irvine Times)

Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal.

“They don’t know,” he told the programme. “I messaged him after the interview. It definitely says a lot about him. Van Dijk said: “I was…in shock last night when I heard his interview. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday.

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Louis van Gaal has always delivered direct, unsentimental honesty (The Athletic)

Louis van Gaal let us know about his cancer diagnosis this week in a way that only Louis van Gaal could - with familiar and direct honesty.

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Louis Van Gaal: The Man That Defined Bayern Is Fighting Prostate ... (Forbes)

Between 2009/10, Louis Van Gaal would lay the groundwork for what will become the modern version of Bayern Munich. Just ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup he ...

Since 2021, Van Gaal has been in charge of the Dutch national team, and the game last Tuesday showed that the 70-year-old has already put his fingerprints all over the team. That book and Van Gaal are still crucial if one wants to understand how Bayern Munich became the all-consuming title monster it is today. The now 70-year-old Dutchman and Bayern Munich would go through a complicated divorce just one season later, but his legacy at the club will always remain. It was fascinating to see the Dutch perspective on German football change in his native Netherlands. The Bundesliga and Bayern Munich were seen as secondary, long removed from winning major international titles. It was one of the nicest moments of the Netherlands against Germany friendly in Amsterdam last Tuesday (1-1). Following the game, Dutch coach Louis van Gaal and German forward Thomas Müller were seen having a long post-match conversation. “Bayern Munich fits like a warm coat,” Van Gaal said when the Rekordmeister presented him in 2009.

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Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer ... (Winsford Guardian)

Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal.

“They don’t know,” he told the programme. “I messaged him after the interview. It definitely says a lot about him. Van Dijk said: “I was…in shock last night when I heard his interview. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for Van Gaal, who revealed his diagnosis during a Dutch television documentary on Sunday.

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