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LOUIS VAN GAAL

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 30, 2022
Dutch boss Louis Van Gaal bristles at critics after topping group
Van Gaal chose to highlight the role of Memphis Depay and Marten de Roon, who he included in his squad for the World Cup even though they were not fully fit at the time.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 22, 2022
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal criticizes hosting of World Cup in Qatar
Van Gaal said the world soccer governing body's reasons for awarding the finals to Qatar, where his team will be competing at the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 tournament, were spurious.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 12, 2017
Mourinho puts United's season on the line
The gamble had to pay off for Jose Mourinho and it did, or rather it has so far. The Manchester United manager had prioritized the Europa League over a top-four finish in the Premier League, and for someone who has made pragmatism an art form to roll the dice in such an all-or-nothing manner is out of character.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 6, 2017
Winning F.A. Cup not high on priority list for many
It is F.A. Cup third-round weekend or, as English Premier League clubs call it, a chance to rest the top stars.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 14, 2016
Man United needs win over Liverpool for title hopes
Jürgen Klopp would have been the perfect fit for Manchester United.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 23, 2016
Rooney's decline presents a problem for Man United
We have seen the best of Wayne Rooney.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 26, 2016
Will Manchester United regret bringing in Mourinho?
If nice guys finish second, it is easy to see why Manchester United believes Jose Mourinho can deliver another Premier League title.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 25, 2016
Mourinho, Man Utd. agree to terms
English soccer's biggest club seems to have secured the services of the sport's most colorful manager after Jose Mourinho agreed to personal terms with Manchester United on Tuesday, according to Sky TV reports.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 20, 2016
Rooney assured spot in Euro 2016 squad; Rashford being scouted
Saturday's F.A. Cup final, in which the lowest-scoring Manchester United team in more than a quarter of a century is expected to beat Crystal Palace as comfortably as it can with such an impotent attack, will have two particular interests for England manager Roy Hodgson.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 13, 2016
Van Gaal's future uncertain with Mourinho waiting in wings
Over the past six months, rarely has a day gone by when some newspaper has not run a story about Jose Mourinho taking over from Louis van Gaal. There has been a drip-drip of exclusives ranging from a pre-contract has been signed, an actual contract has been signed to the Portuguese's wish-list of new players he wants to bring to Manchester United.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 22, 2016
Unloved managers lead clubs into showdown at F.A. Cup semifinals
If the majority of Manchester United and Everton fans had their way, Louis van Gaal and Roberto Martinez would not be in charge of their respective clubs for Saturday's F.A. Cup semifinal, let alone next season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 5, 2016
Mourinho makes most sense for Manchester United
So, it will have to be Jose Mourinho then.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 29, 2016
Pellegrini perseveres despite being in difficult position
For a man who is apparently going to lose his job at the end of the season, Manuel Pellegrini is doing more than enough to earn a new contract.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 2, 2016
Premier League lacking top players
There is no pleasing some people. When Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United were dominating the Premier League, English football was called predictable.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 24, 2015
Watford's consistent form one of surprises of season
If Watford beats champion Chelsea on Saturday and other results go in its favor, the Hornets, who were promoted in May, could be in fourth place in the Premier League. For the record, they are words I never thought I would write.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 11, 2015
Clock ticking on van Gaal's time with Man United
Make no mistake, the Manchester United faithful have lost hope and patience with Louis van Gaal.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 27, 2015
Leicester, Man Utd are improbable top-of-table foes
Top of the league in Spain: Barcelona. In Germany: Bayern Munich. In France: PSG. In England: Leicester City. An unlikely foursome.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 30, 2015
Mourinho's antics damaging once-revered reputation
The self-styled Special One goes head-to-head with the Sensible One on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 23, 2015
More on the line than points in Manchester derby
As much as both managers try to say there are still only three points available when Manchester United hosts Manchester City on Sunday, Wayne Rooney called it right when he said it is "a massive game of pride."
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 11, 2015
Manchester United-Liverpool rivalry always fierce, bitter clash
This is a game Louis van Gaal dare not lose. English football's clasico between Manchester United and Liverpool today is, like Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, not a derby, but it represents the fiercest and most hostile rivalry in English football.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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