Van Gaal confirms successful cancer treatment
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Apr 12, 2022
Louis van Gaal confirmed he has successfully undergone treatment for prostate cancer following the revelation of his diagnosis.
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The Netherlands coach had announced he was suffering from the illness on a Dutch television show earlier this month.
The news raised questions over whether Van Gaal would be well enough to lead the Oranje at this year's FIFA World Cup.
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The event is set to take place in Qatar from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18.
But now the ex-FC Barcelona and Manchester United manager has revealed he has successfully received a course of action against the cancer.
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"I've been through everything," the 70-year-old said. "I had 25 radiation treatments. Then I had to wait five or six months to see if it had done its job. It did."
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Van Gaal will step down after he has led his country at Qatar 2022, with the Oranje boss looking to better his third-place finish in charge at Brazil 2014.
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It will bring the curtain down on his third spell at the helm of the national team, with another former manager in Ronald Koeman set to replace him.
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Netherlands next face Belgium, Wales and Poland in the UEFA Nations League which kicks off in June.(dpa/NAN)
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