Former Man United boss Louis van Gaal battling prostate cancer

Louis van Gaal was Manchester United manager from 2014 to 2016 (Martin Rickett/PA).

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022 - 23:10

PA Sport Staff

Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has told Dutch television he has been battling prostate cancer.

The broadcaster RTL said the 70-year-old, who is currently in his third spell managing Holland, talked about his condition on its show Humberto on Sunday evening as he discussed a documentary about his life.

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