Van gaal news
Louis van Gaal is a former Dutch professional football manager and player who is currently the manager of the Netherlands national team. Here are some recent news updates about him:
Recent News
- On June 14, 2021, Van Gaal was appointed as the manager of the Netherlands national team for the second time, replacing Frank de Boer.
- In his first press conference as Netherlands manager, Van Gaal announced that he would be focusing on developing young players and building a strong team for the 2022 World Cup.
- On July 2, 2021, Van Gaal named his first squad as Netherlands manager, including players such as Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Frenkie de Jong.
- In his first match as Netherlands manager, Van Gaal's team drew 2-2 with Mexico in a friendly match on July 2, 2021.
- On September 2, 2021, Van Gaal's Netherlands team defeated Turkey 6-1 in a World Cup qualifier, with Van Dijk scoring a hat-trick.
Recent Quotes
- "I want to build a team that can compete with the best teams in the world. We have a lot of talented players, but we need to work together as a team." - Louis van Gaal, on his goals as Netherlands manager (Source: ESPN)
- "I'm not a miracle worker, but I'm a good coach. I know how to get the best out of my players." - Louis van Gaal, on his expectations as Netherlands manager (Source: The Guardian)
Recent Controversies
- In June 2021, Van Gaal sparked controversy when he said that he would not select players who are not "100% committed" to the national team. This comment was seen as a reference to players who may be considering a move abroad.
- In July 2021, Van Gaal faced criticism for his team selection for a friendly match against Mexico, with some fans feeling that he had picked too many players from the same club, Ajax.
Recent Awards and Honors
- In 2021, Van Gaal was named the Dutch Football Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
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