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“I've signed a contract with the Dutch national team until 2006. So I can win the World Cup not once but twice.”

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Louis van Gaal, born on August 8, 1951, is a legendary Dutch football manager. He has coached several top clubs, including Barcelona, Ajax, and Bayern Munich, and twice served as the head coach of the Dutch national team. Van Gaal is known for his unique tactical insights and strict team management, hailed as a mastermind of modern football tactics. more

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