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    Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal (Dutch pronunciation: [luˈʋi vɑŋ ˈɣaːl] ; born 8 August 1951) is a Dutch former football player and former manager...
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    were also on the pitch in Lusail, in addition to Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal. The Netherlands entered the game having been undefeated in their 19...
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    Madrid in 1991, Beenhakker was replaced by Louis van Gaal, the team's former assistant coach. Like Cruyff, Van Gaal rapidly made his mark by altering Ajax'...
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  • European competition since 1990. On 19 May 2014, it was confirmed that Louis van Gaal would replace Moyes as Manchester United manager on a three-year deal...
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    van Persie: Man Utd striker to miss Ballon d'Or ceremony". BBC Sport. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015. "Robin van Persie: Louis van Gaal strips...
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    United over Memphis' transfer, subject to a medical. United manager Louis van Gaal said that he was "forced" into signing him early, due to interest from...
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  • in history with 87 matches, 24 more than second-placed coach Louis van Gaal. Louis van Gaal has the most wins as coach with 40 wins. As of 19 November 2024...
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    since the establishment of the Premier League. Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal was appointed as Moyes' permanent replacement on 19 May 2014, taking...
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    Noordwijk. At a relatively late age, he was brought to the attention of Louis van Gaal, and subsequently signed for Ajax. Even though he joined late he went...
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    national title in the Dutch reserves league. He was an assistant to Louis van Gaal with the Dutch team that finished third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in...
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    Ewood Park. After playing the position in pre-season, Young started in Louis van Gaal's first competitive game on 16 August 2014 as a wing-back in a 3–5–2...
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  • including Louis van Gaal. He was made honorary member in 2024. Hennie Henrichs Arie van Os Michael van Praag Rob Been sr. Sjaak Swart Hans Bijvank Leo van Wijk...
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    Club World Cups. He joined the first team in the 2009–10 season after Louis van Gaal was appointed as the main coach; he played almost every game that season...
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    the arrival of Louis van Gaal at the club, he got into conflict with the Dutch manager, along with fellow Brazilians Rivaldo (whom van Gaal wanted to use...
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    same as last season – Van Gaal". BBC Sport. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015. Jolly, Richard (13 August 2015). "Louis van Gaal says David De Gea agreed...
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  • execution of the easy passes. Manager Bert van Marwijk resigned after the disappointment. Louis van Gaal became the manager for the second time. In the...
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    intuitive and individualistic approach with Louis van Gaal's more mechanized and rigid coaching style, "Van Gaal has a good vision on football. But it's not...
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  • and under-21 national teams. He was appointed as assistant coach to Louis van Gaal at Manchester United in 2014, before making his managerial debut with...
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    I believe he will put his heart and soul into his captaincy role." Louis van Gaal on naming Rooney Manchester United captain. After the departure of Nemanja...
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  • Liga title and the Copa Del Rey, under the guidance of new coach Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal was hired from Ajax Amsterdam. Striker Sonny Anderson and Rivaldo...
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    creative and skilful midfielder, Davids was nicknamed "The Pitbull" by Louis van Gaal because of his marking ability, aggression, and hard tackling style...
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    5 million, after Ajax's initial bid of ƒ1.5 million was rejected. Manager Louis van Gaal was very fond of Overmars beforehand and described him as a "multi-functional...
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    used as an emergency centre-back under Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho. His playing style was grounded in his passing ability...
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    eight-year spell; however, he fell out of favour at the club under manager Louis van Gaal and left for West Bromwich Albion in 2015. After West Brom's relegation...
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    2013–14 season, but struggled for opportunities under Moyes' successors Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho, and had loan spells at Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland...
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    the first leg of the Champions League play-offs. On 25 August 2015, Louis van Gaal stated that Fellaini would feature more as a striker. Fellaini scored...
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    In 1997, Guardiola was named as Barcelona captain under new manager Louis van Gaal, but a calf muscle injury ruled Guardiola out of most of the 1997–98...
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    and Louis van Gaal discover the power of love". The Guardian. UK. Retrieved 6 June 2010. "Franck Ribery admits concerns with Bayern Munich coach Louis van...
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    short-lived, due to his unsteady relationship with then-head coach, Louis van Gaal. Riquelme was subsequently loaned to and later bought by fellow La Liga...
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    United's Wayne Rooney was named as man of the match. The victory was Louis van Gaal's only trophy as Manchester United's manager and he was sacked two days...
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