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The Canadian PressVan Gaal's World Cup with Dutch has hugs, kisses and dancing
DOHA, Qatar (AP) â Three wins from the title that has eluded the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal has filled his World Cup with hugs, kisses and dancing. Leading his nation for the third time at age 71, he is the tournament's oldest coach. He also may be the most dapper, pacing the sideline in a neon orange tie, dark business suit and dress shoes. Van Gaal has the Dutch on a 19-game unbeaten streak going into Fridayâs quarterfinal against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Known as the Iron Tulip, he has en
Planet SportNetherlands star Cody Gakpo admits Man United dream amid Red Devils interest
The PSV Eindhoven attacker has lit up the World Cup with his dazzling displays for the Netherlands, scoring three goals in four games, with a quarter-final against Argentina to come. Gakpo says he is a better place to deal with speculation now and would entertain a move to United, where he could follow manager Erik ten Hag, Lisandro Martinez and Antony from the Eredivisie. "That was a tough period," Gakpo said in Dutch newspaper NRC.
Planet SportHansi Flick to remain in Germany hotseat for Euro 2024, confirms DFB
The DFB has confirmed they will stick by the former Bayern Munich coach, even though the Germans were unable to progress from a group containing Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in Qatar. Flick, who took over from Joachim Low in 2021, got the good news after talks with DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke on Wednesday. The backing means he will remain in charge for the European Championship which is on home soil in 18 months.
