Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has become a rare voice of conscience in soccer, where managers chase money rather than principle. Louis van Gaal is a sentimental choice to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The former Manchester United manager was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December 2020. He underwent 25 radiation sessions while managing the Netherlands’ World Cup qualifying campaign. At 71, he is likely to be managing his last FIFA World Cup. Neutral fans around the world want him to have one last dance in Qatar.
Louis van Gaal, a man apart in Qatar
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has shown that he is a man apart in Qatar. He has been openly critical of FIFA’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, while other coaches have remained repressed.
On FIFA’s decision, he said earlier this year: “It’s ridiculous that the World Cup is [in Qatar]. FIFA says it wants to develop football there. That’s bullshit. It’s about money, it’s about business interests.” Qatar has been criticized for corruption and human rights abuses since winning the bid to host the tournament.
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FIFA is poised to generate $7.5 billion in revenue while stadiums are full of empty seats. Qatar also received objections for holding events outdoors in notoriously hot and humid weather.
Louis van Gaal’s interviews are often filled with the richness of entertainment. The previous press of him to the clash of the Netherlands against Argentina on Thursday was exhausted.
Former Manchester United attacker Angel di Maria criticized Louis van Gaal for his difficult time at Old Trafford. Last year Di MarÃa said: “My problem in Manchester was the coach.”
Van Gaal hilariously responded to his comments: “Well, only a few players have said those things about him. “Usually it is the other way around. Sometimes coaches have to make decisions that don’t always end well.”
“Memphis Depay is sitting next to me here. Something similar happened to him at Manchester United. But now we kiss, mouth to mouth. We’re not going to do it now.” The room erupts in laughter after his comments.
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Louis van Gaal managed Manchester United for two seasons between 2014 and 2016. He helped the Red Devils win the FA Cup during the 2015-16 season. However, his winning percentage of 52.43 at Manchester United is the worst of his managerial career.
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