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Louis van Gaal

Born: August 8, 1951 (age 72)

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch

Role: Manager
Louis van Gaal
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Career History
Managerial1986-1988AZ Alkmaar (assistant)
1988-1991Ajax (assistant)
1991-1997Ajax
1997-2000Barcelona
2000-2002Netherlands
2002-2004Barcelona
2005-2009AZ Alkmaar
2009-2011Bayern Munich
2012-2014Netherlands
2014-2016Manchester United
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Former Roma head coach Jose Mourinho on May 31, 2023
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Feb 15, 19:25
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Manchester United 'set to trigger Scott McTominay contract extension'
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to tie Scott McTominay down to a longer-term contract by triggering a clause to extend his current deal by a further 12 months.
Jan 24, 19:31
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 5, 2023
Jurgen Klopp wary of threat Manchester United could provide on Sunday
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that the negative talk surrounding Manchester United makes the Red Devils a bigger threat on Sunday.
Dec 15, 17:28
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on March 4, 2023
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Feyenoord's Mats Wieffer (not pictured) celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 28, 2023
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured before the match on October 21, 2023
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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says that Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag deserves to be given time to turn things around at Old Trafford.
Nov 4, 10:26
Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg pictured in January 2022
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Arsenal assistant head coach Albert Stuivenberg is reportedly on Ajax's list of candidates for a new manager to replace the recently-sacked Maurice Steijn.
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Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag pictured in September 2023
Ajax considering Manchester United assistant as new manager?
Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag is reportedly being lined up by Ajax as a possible successor to the under-fire Maurice Steijn.
Oct 14, 09:13
Louis van Gaal pictured in November 2017
Louis van Gaal returns to Ajax as external advisor
Louis van Gaal returns to his former club Ajax as an external advisor despite his ongoing battle with prostate cancer.
Oct 4, 18:48
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on August 13, 2023
Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Louis van Gaal 'on eight-man Germany manager shortlist'
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp is reportedly considered a 'dream' candidate to replace Hansi Flick as Germany manager, while Julian Nagelsmann and Louis van Gaal are also on their shortlist.
Sep 12, 11:13
Netherlands' Nathan Ake celebrates scoring their second goal with Wout Weghorst and Matthijs de Ligt on March 27, 2023
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Netherlands players look dejected after Bruno Petkovic scores for Croatia on June 14, 2023
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Jun 16, 18:19
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber pictured in October 2022
Jurrien Timber opens door to Ajax exit amid Manchester United, Liverpool links
Liverpool and Manchester United-linked defender Jurrien Timber refuses to rule out an exit from Ajax in the summer transfer window.
Jun 13, 12:44
Frenkie de Jong in action for Netherlands against Senegal at the World Cup on November 21, 2022.
How the Netherlands could line up against France
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Mar 22, 16:01
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for France against Argentina on December 18, 2022
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Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. coach Emre Belozoglu before the match on March 9, 2023
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Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2022
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Manchester United are getting "closer and closer" to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to journalist Christian Falk.
Mar 6, 16:07
Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo pictured on January 7, 2023
Ronald Koeman questions Cody Gakpo Liverpool move
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman believes that Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo moved to the Premier League too early as he struggles to adapt to life in England.
Feb 8, 11:34
Villarreal's Arnaut Danjuma celebrates scoring their first goal against Bayern Munich on April 6, 2022
Tottenham confirm Arnaut Danjuma signing
Tottenham Hotspur confirm the signing of Villarreal attacker Arnaut Danjuma on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 25, 14:36
Teun Koopmeiners in action for Atalanta on September 11, 2022
Liverpool suffer blow in Teun Koopmeiners pursuit
Atalanta BC head coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists that Liverpool target Teun Koopmeiners will not be leaving the club in January.
Jan 10, 17:13
Manchester United players celebrate an own goal from Everton's Conor Coady on January 6, 2023
Manchester United overcome Everton to advance in FA Cup
Manchester United record a 3-1 victory over fellow Premier League side Everton at Old Trafford to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 21:56
Teun Koopmeiners in action for Atalanta on September 11, 2022
Liverpool 'keeping tabs on Teun Koopmeiners'
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, with assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders taking a growing influence in recruitment.
Jan 5, 21:34
Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for Netherlands against Qatar at the World Cup on November 29, 2022.
Liverpool 'closing in on Cody Gakpo signing'
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo for an initial fee of £37m, with the potential to rise to £50m.
Dec 26, 22:09
Netherlands' Memphis Depay in September 2022
Atletico Madrid 'considering January move for Memphis Depay'
Barcelona forward Memphis Depay reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Atletico Madrid.
Dec 23, 13:58
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
The best games of the 2022 World Cup
Sports Mole counts down the five best games of the 2022 World Cup following Argentina's thrilling victory over France in Sunday's final.
Dec 19, 11:13
Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for PSV on October 6, 2022
Real Madrid to rival Manchester United for Cody Gakpo?
Real Madrid reportedly plan to rival Manchester United for the signature of PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo next summer.
Dec 15, 09:07
Denzel Dumfries in action for Inter Milan on September 13, 2022
Barcelona join race for Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries?
Barcelona reportedly join Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign in-demand Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries.
Dec 13, 12:58
Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for PSV on October 6, 2022
PSV Eindhoven open to selling Manchester United-linked Cody Gakpo in January
PSV Eindhoven director of football Marcel Brands concedes that Cody Gakpo, who continues to be linked with Manchester United, could be sold in January.
Dec 13, 11:49
General view inside Old Trafford before the match on January 10, 2022
Glazers 'want full sale of Manchester United by end of March'
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Dec 12, 19:49
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni pictured on December 9, 2022
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni "We've analysed where we can hurt Croatia"
Lionel Scaloni believes that he has discovered a way that his Argentina side can "hurt" Croatia in Tuesday's World Cup 2022 semi-final clash at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 16:28
England midfielder Declan Rice pictured with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate on November 21, 2022
Declan Rice 'hopes' Gareth Southgate stays on as England manager
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice publicly calls for Gareth Southgate to continue as England manager following their World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.
Dec 11, 15:40
Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2022
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Dec 11, 12:58
Argentina's Lionel Messi with Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and assistant coach Edgar Davids on December 9, 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi hits back at Louis van Gaal, urges FIFA to drop referee after Netherlands win
Lionel Messi criticises Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal and on-field referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz following Argentina's quarter-final victory at the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 10, 01:49
Lionel Messi celebrates as Argentina progress to the semi finals on December 9, 2022
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni: 'Lionel Messi has proven he is the best of all time'
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni labels Lionel Messi "the best of all time" following his performance in their 2022 World Cup win over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.
Dec 10, 01:31
Nahuel Molina celebrates scoring for Argentina against the Netherlands on December 9, 2022
Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to advance to semi-finals
A sensational Netherlands comeback is in vain as Argentina progress to the World Cup semi-finals on penalties following a historic 2-2 draw at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Dec 9, 21:55
Argentina's Lisandro Martinez in action with Saudi Arabia's Feras Al-Brikan on November 22, 2022
Team News: Lisandro Martinez starts in back three for Argentina against the Netherlands
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Dec 9, 18:01
Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for the Netherlands against the USA on December 3, 2022
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Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2022 quarter-final between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at why to expect goals at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Dec 8, 16:25
Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for Barcelona on September 17, 2022
Jordi Cruyff provides update on Manchester United-linked Memphis Depay's future
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Dec 8, 15:51
Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for the Netherlands against the USA on December 3, 2022
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Dec 8, 15:17
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