Tag: Louis van Gaal
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United legend tips van Gaal to fail
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes Red Devils manager-in-waiting Louis van Gaal and hitman Robin van Persie will not taste World Cup glory in Brazil. Boss van Gaal is hoping his star striker shakes off fitness doubts to lead the line for Holland in tonight’s eagerly-anticipated semi-final showdown with Argentina. A place in Sunday’s…
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United officials ‘making progress on Vidal deal’
Manchester United are working hard behind the scenes to complete the signature of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to fresh reports coming out of Italy this morning. TuttoSport claims the Red Devils are laying down the groundwork for the proposed £31million raid and hope to complete it by the end of July at the latest.…
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Ex-England man: Show pony Neymar will see Brazil crash out
Former England international Joey Barton has described the current generation of Brazil footballers as “poor” and tipped them to be trounced by Germany in tonight’s World Cup semi-final. The host nation go up against their old rivals without talisman Neymar, who misses the rest of the tournament through the back injury he sustained in the…
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Van Gaal fights PSG for France star
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to launch a £59million bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Ligue 1 champions will test the Turin giants’ resolve to hang on to the Manchester United target one more time despite his agent, Mino Raiola, claiming his client will stay in Italy for…
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United flop set for Serie A in plot for Real Madrid target
Italian side Fiorentina are planning a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini as the Red Devils hope to offload the player in order to raise funds for prime target Angel di Maria, according to reports. Belgium international Fellaini was brought to United last summer in a big-money deal – £27M paid to his old…
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Belgian team’s letter to “the best fans in the world”
Belgium’s exit from the World Cup at the hands of Argentina on Saturday has prompted the team to publish an open letter to their fans, thanking them for their unfaltering support during the tournament in Brazil. The Belgian side, who are captained by Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and includes star players such as Chelsea’s…
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BLOG: Van Gaal the perfect character for Man United
Peter Swallow (@ccfooty) takes a look at Louis van Gaal and how his character makes him the perfect choice for Manchester United. A story of legend proven by the men who witnessed it, the story takes us to Bavaria’s Bayern Munich, and to the enigmatic and unconventional Louis van Gaal. The narrator for this sensational…
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Hamann: Disgraceful Krul deserved punishment
Holland goalkeeper Tim Krul has been branded “disgraceful” by ex-Germany star Dietmar Hamann for his penalty shoot-out antics in last night’s World Cup win over Costa Rica. Newcastle United shot-stopper Krul came on as a last-gasp substitute at the end of extra-time as the goalless encounter was about to head into the dreaded battle from…
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United boss van Gaal plans Bayern raid
Manchester United are lining up a big-money bid for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, Football Express News understands. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN the Red Devils’ manager-in-waiting, Louis van Gaal, has asked directors to pursue the Germany international, formerly of rivals City. Veteran van Gaal officially takes over when his Holland side’s…
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Krul opens up about penalties drama
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has spoken of his pride after guiding Holland to penalty shoot-out success against Costa Rica last night in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Magpies shot-stopper came on as a substitute in a bold tactical move by head coach Louis van Gaal in the dying seconds of extra-time, as a fascinating…
