Post match interview louis van gaal biography
Borst relates the details of an interview in which Van Gaal was asked if he read literature and shook his head in response.
Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal is a Dutch former football player and former manager who currently serves as an advisor for Ajax.!
Manchester United: Louis van Gaal on his sacking, his legacy and life in retirement
It is almost three years since Louis van Gaal walked into a Wembley news conference and slammed the FA Cup on to the table.
The Dutchman had just completed what he regards as his greatest managerial achievement: "Winning a trophy despite having a noose round my neck for six months."
Within minutes of the final whistle of Manchester United's victory with 10 men against Crystal Palace, it was reported he would be sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho.
I met Van Gaal in Portugal last week for his first written interview with a British journalist since that day.
He looked well, energised and now free from the stresses of over four decades in professional football.
The previous week he had confirmed his retirement.
Over the course of a fascinating 90 minutes, Van Gaal, now 67, was his usual charismatic self. He laughed - a lot. When he had a specific point to make he would reach out
