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Ex-Man Utd boss hails 'fantastic' Scotland appointment Sebastien Pocognoli

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

‘My penalty heroics against Costa Rica were a dream. Louis van Gaal’s biggest regret was not repeating it in the semis’ Tim Krul on the Netherlands’ World Cup 2014 shootout win

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper was a 120th-minute substitute when he came on against Costa Rica during the 2014 World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jun 28

Why Virgil van Dijk could be the World Cup’s most valuable player

The Liverpool captain’s powers are waning, writes Richard Jolly, yet the Oranje still rely heavily on the centre-back after an extraordinary journey

The Independent UK · Jun 14

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How Man Utd Nightmare Left Angel Di Maria ‘Grateful’ for Life-Changing Robbery

Di María lifted the lid on his time at Manchester United in an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

Man Utd Legend Snubs Sir Alex Ferguson to Leave Gary Neville Stunned

Edwin van der Sar doesn’t rate Sir Alex Ferguson as the best manager he played under.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1

Thomas Muller Opens Up on Man Utd Transfer Decision That Changed Football History

Bayern’s all-time record appearance-maker had multiple serious opportunities to leave.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Barcelona’s 10 Biggest January Signings Ever

Barça completed one of their most expensive ever signings in the winter transfer window.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

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Every Man Utd Manager Since Sir Alex Ferguson—Ranked

Ruben Amorim has some competition for the status of Man Utd’s worst manager since Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 6

‘Louis van Gaal came across quite cold. He didn’t want me to speed up play: when I was on the pitch, I wasn’t myself. I was happy to respect the instructions but with him I felt really confined’ Manchester United flop on his time with the Dutchman

The £25million midfielder arrived at Old Trafford with a lofty reputation

FourFourTwo · Dec 21, 2025

Chris Hoy ‘disappointed’ by prostate cancer screening decision

The six-time Olympic gold medallist expressed “sadness” at the recommendation against routine prostate cancer screening for majority of men

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Ex-Man Utd manager who overcame prostate cancer speaks out after decision not to offer screening to all men

Louis van Gaal revealed in April 2022 that he had undergone successful treatment on prostate cancer

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Going Dutch: How Liverpool inadvertently became the Netherlands’ best team

The steady stream of Dutch players and backroom staff to Anfield is proof of how the Netherlands has made football one of its greatest exports

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Sadio Mane reveals Manchester United transfer rejection before Liverpool move

Premier League legend scored 111 goals in England’s top flight

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Sadio Mane Reveals Why He Rejected Man Utd Transfer Before Joining Liverpool

Louis van Gaal drove Manchester United interest in Sadio Mané in the summer of 2015.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2025

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FourFourTwo · Nov 8, 2025

‘It was fascinating to watch how Bergkamp controlled the ball, managed space and stayed so calm in front of goal. That year alongside him was really valuable for me’ What Jari Litmanen learned from the Dutch legend

The pair spent a season together at Ajax before the Dutchman moved on

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Truman Show echoes at Manchester United mean Amorim must be afforded missteps

Ruben Amorim inherited a mess but his position being under threat so early is simply life in football’s hottest seat

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Pass the smelling salts: home nations go long in search of World Cup success

In today’s newsletter: Tommy Tuchel prepares to get it launched and some Louis van Gaal gold

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2025

‘Pay Attention’—Ex-Man Utd Manager Tears Into Sir Jim Ratcliffe Ownership

Louis van Gaal has never been one to sugarcoat anything and offered a typically blunt view of Man Utd’s recruitment strategy.

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FourFourTwo · Mar 16, 2025

'Louis Van Gaal was the worst manager I’ve ever worked with in my career. On only his second day in the job, he looked me in the face and said, "I don’t like you": Rafael da Silva on why his Manchester United career came to an end

Rafael da Silva and his twin brother Fabio arrived at Old Trafford as teenagers in 2008

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Smiling but uncompromising, Ruben Amorim reveals how he will shape Manchester United

IN FOCUS: At his introductory press conference, Amorim delivered the message that it will be his way or the highway as the Portuguese began to lay down the law at Old Trafford, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Why Ruben Amorim can succeed where previous Manchester United managers have failed

ANALYSIS: As he prepares for his first game as United boss, Amorim may just have the secret to success at Old Trafford where his predecessors fell down, writes Miguel Delaney

FourFourTwo · Oct 19, 2024

Every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson: How they performed and who was the best

Manchester United have struggled to truly replace the iconic manager since his 2013 retirement

Ángel Di María Criticizes Louis Van Gaal As Worst Coach

Ángel Di María criticizes Louis van Gaal as worst coach but praises mentors like Maradona. Complex player-coach relationships in football.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

England, Netherlands and the curious case of intertwined ideals, style and history

Decades of overlapping cultures make this a fascinating semi-final battle at Euro 2024

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2024

Ronald de Boer reveals he snubbed Man Utd for Rangers after Van Gaal advice

Ronald de Boer has revealed he snubbed a move to Manchester United to join Rangers after being warned against a switch to Old Trafford.

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