The Hague – Netherlands football coach Louis van Gaal insisted Monday that he was fit enough to lead his nation to the World Cup finals, saying his prostate cancer treatment has been successful.
Van Gaal, 70, said 10 days ago he had been receiving treatment since being diagnosed in 2020, but still plans to lead his team at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in seven months’ time.
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