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Barcelona legend Xavi admits: I thought Louis van Gaal was an IDIOT at first but he's an excellent manager - Daily Record
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FC BARCELONA'S DUTCH COACH VAN GAAL, PRESIDENT GASPART, DUTCH KLUIVERT, ARGENTINA'S BONANO, SAVIOLA, PUYOL AND SPANISH ENRIQUE DURING OFFICIAL TEAM PICTURE AT NOU CAMP STADIUM Stock Photo - Alamy
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Holland boss Louis van Gaal begs Frenkie de Jong to ditch Barcelona for Man Utd or Chelsea transfer before World Cup | The Sun
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![FC Barcelona's new Finnish player Jari Litmanen (R) and Dutch coach Louis van Gaal (L) poses during his presentation in Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium June 10. Litmanen signed a three year deal. FC Barcelona's new Finnish player Jari Litmanen (R) and Dutch coach Louis van Gaal (L) poses during his presentation in Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium June 10. Litmanen signed a three year deal.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D5GRFN/fc-barcelonas-new-finnish-player-jari-litmanen-r-and-dutch-coach-louis-van-gaal-l-poses-during-his-presentation-in-barcelonas-nou-camp-stadium-june-10-litmanen-signed-a-three-year-deal-gngb-2D5GRFN.jpg)