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Louis Van Gaal Declares Himself Cancer-Free After Prostate Treatment

He revealed his clean bill of health on Dutch talk show Humberto.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Netherlands v Argentina - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 9, 2022 Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
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Overview

  • Van Gaal announced on Humberto that he is no longer affected by cancer following multiple surgeries and 25 sessions of radiotherapy.
  • The 73-year-old continues to undergo medical check-ups every few months, all of which have returned positive results.
  • He maintained his duties as the Netherlands manager through the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite battling the illness.
  • Van Gaal currently serves as a special advisor at Ajax Amsterdam and has ruled out a return to club management.
  • He remains open to taking on an international coaching role if the right opportunity emerges.