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Dutch coach Van Gaal reveals battle with cancer

by Jahman Anikulapo
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NETHERLANDS head coach and former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has revealed he’s being treated for prostate cancer.

The 70-year-old made the admission on a television show in the Netherlands called Humberto on Sunday evening while promoting a new documentary about his life.

Van Gaal took charge as Netherlands boss for a third time in August 2021 having previously led them to a third-placed finish at the 2014 World Cup.

He replaced Frank de Boer after a disappointing Euro 2020 campaign where the Dutch exited in the last-16 and now he is due to lead his country at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

On Friday, they were drawn against hosts Qatar, Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and Ecuador in Group A of the tournament, which gets under way in November.

Before returning to the dugout with Netherlands, Van Gaal was in charge at Manchester United between 2014 and 2016.

He was sacked by the club and replaced with Jose Mourinho despite leading them to FA Cup success.
Sky Sports

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