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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Louis van Gaal Cancer-Free, Open to National Team Return
VETERAN coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game. The 73-year-old announced three years ago that he was suffering from prostate cancer, but told a Dutch television talk show: 'I'm no longer bothered by cancer.' When he announced his illness, Van Gaal was the coach of the Dutch national team but he has not worked since the last World Cup in Qatar in 2022. 'Two years ago, I had a few operations. It was all bad then. But it all worked out in the end. I have check-ups every few months, and that's going well. I'm getting fitter and fitter,' he said. Van Gaal, whose career has taken in stints at Ajax Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, reiterated a lack of interest in returning to club management but said becoming the national coach of a top-tier country could tempt him back. He now serves as a special advisor to Ajax- REUTERS
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Veteran coach Van Gaal says he is cured of cancer
VETERAN coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game. The 73-year-old announced three years ago that he was suffering from prostate cancer, but told a Dutch television talk show: 'I'm no longer bothered by cancer.' When he announced his illness, Van Gaal was the coach of the Dutch national team but he has not worked since the last World Cup in Qatar in 2022. 'Two years ago, I had a few operations. It was all bad then. But it all worked out in the end. I have check-ups every few months, and that's going well. I'm getting fitter and fitter,' he said. Van Gaal, whose career has taken in stints at Ajax Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, reiterated a lack of interest in returning to club management but said becoming the national coach of a top-tier country could tempt him back. He now serves as a special advisor to Ajax- REUTERS
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Ex-Man Utd boss Van Gaal announces he is cancer free - 'I look good, don't I?'
Louis van Gaal announced in 2022 that he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer and the former Manchester United boss has now revealed that he is cancer free Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed he is "no longer bothered by cancer" after undergoing treatment. Van Gaal announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. At the time, Van Gaal was in his third spell in charge of the Netherlands and he continued as manager until they were knocked out of the Qatar World Cup on penalties by eventual winners Argentina. He has not returned managed since then, but the 73-year-old has hinted at a return to the dugout now that he is cancer free. In an appearance on Dutch talk show Humberto, Van Gaal revealed: "Two years ago, I had a few surgeries, and it was all bad, including my fitness, but it all turned out well. "I'm no longer bothered by the cancer but I still have check-ups every three months. My PSA level is measured and it's 0.0. "That's going well, and the spread has also remained limited. I'm getting fitter and fitter. I'm 73, so I look good, don't I?" READ MORE: Man Utd forced into transfer market as Andre Onana set for extended spell on sidelines READ MORE: Man Utd bank millions from sell-on fees including £7.2m for star who never played a game Van Gaal was linked with the Borussia Dortmund job earlier this year, but has said he is only interested in coaching a national team. He told Sky Sports Germany in January: "No, that's not conceivable for me. I would only consider a position as a national team coach." Van Gaal spent two years in charge of United between 2014 and 2016 and was sacked just two days after winning the FA Cup. He has also spent time in charge of Ajax and Bayern Munich and had two spells at Barcelona. Speaking back in 2023, Van Gaal admitted it would be a "miracle" if he can become fully independent due to the physical toll the disease and the treatments have had on him. "How am I doing? Well, I had surgery two or three weeks ago," he said in September 2023. "They have tried to put everything in order, details of which I won't tire you with further, but now we have to wait and see. "On September 19, I have to go back again and then everything will be decided - and then a miracle could take place that I am able to go the toilet by myself again."
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Former Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he is recovering well from prostate cancer
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Veteran Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal says he is recovering well from prostate cancer, telling a Dutch talk show that he is 'no longer bothered' by the disease. The former Netherlands manager told Dutch TV talk show Humberto on Friday he was feeling 'fitter and fitter' while still having regular checkups. Van Gaal, 73, made public in April 2022 that he was being treated for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. At that point he was on his third stint as the Netherlands coach. He stepped down from the national team after the World Cup later that year. He worked as an adviser to Dutch club Ajax while receiving treatment. Van Gaal guided Ajax to the Champions League title in 1995. He has also coached Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. ___ AP soccer:
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Former Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal reveals he is cancer free after battle with aggressive prostate cancer
Van Gaal kept his diagnosis secret from his players at first VAN GAAL'S BATTLE Former Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal reveals he is cancer free after battle with aggressive prostate cancer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOUIS VAN GAAL has revealed that he is cancer free following a battle with aggressive prostate cancer. The former Manchester United manager, 73, opened up about his recovery after underdoing surgery over the last few years. 2 Louis van Gaal has revealed that he is cancer free Credit: Getty Speaking on Dutch TV show Humberto, Van Gaal said: "I'm no longer bothered by cancer. "Two years ago, I had a few operations. It was all bad then. But it all worked out in the end." He added: "I have check-ups every few months, and that's going well. I'm getting fitter and fitter." Van Gaal previously revealed that he had been battling his diagnosis in secret, keeping the news away from Netherland national team players so as not to impact their performances on the pitch when he was in charge. He said: "I didn't want to tell it to my players because it could have influenced their performance. "In each period during my time as manager of the national team I had to leave in the night to go to the hospital without the players finding it out until now. "While thinking I was healthy, but.. I am not." Van Gaal stepped down as the Netherlands boss in 2022 and his since held an advisory role at Ajax, who he previously led to Champions League glory in 1995. Louis Van Gaal's career Here's a look at Van Gaal's career to date... 1991 - 1997: Ajax 1997 - 2000: Barcelona 2000 - 2001: Netherlands 2001: Netherlands U20 2002 - 2003: Barcelona 2003 - 2004: Ajax (Technical Director) 2005 - 2009: AZ Alkmaar 2009 - 2011: Bayern Munich 2012 - 2014: Netherlands 2014 - 2016: Manchester United 2021 - 2022: Netherlands 2023 - present: Ajax (Advisor) Honours 1 x Champions League 4 x Eredivisie 2 x La Liga 1 x Bundesliga 1 x Uefa Cup (now Europa League) 2 x Uefa Supercup 1 x German Cup 1 x FA Cup 1 x Copa Del Rey 1 x Dutch Cup 1 x German Supercup 3 x Dutch Supercup The experienced manager previously explained how his ability to coach football teams has helped him navigate his way through his illness. He told The Athletic: "I read up on the subject. I know most men don't die of prostate cancer, at least in 90 per cent of cases. "Why would I be the one to die? Just as you have to manage a football team, you have to manage this disease.' Van Gaal has had a glittering career as a manager, taking charge of huge clubs such as Barcelona, Ajax and Bayern Munich, as well as having three stints as the Netherlands boss. Across those jobs he has won the Champions League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Uefa Supercup and the Eredivisie. Perhaps the only blot on an otherwise impressive CV is his two-season stint at Manchester United. Despite leading the Red Devils to an FA Cup in 2016, Van Gaal coached fourth and fifth places Premier League campaign and was ultimately sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho.
