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The Arrogant want to seek challenges in other Countries
As De facto, Bayern Munich already assured 2009-2010 Bundesliga title last weekend (1 / 5). It means, the main target has been realized by Louis van Gaal at the Bavarian club’s first season to handle it.
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Domestic League degree was very familiar to Van Gaal in every club that he coached. At Ajax Amsterdam, the first club he handled, Van Gaal incised three Eredivisie trophies (Dutch League). Then, two Spain Primera Liga titles with Barcelona and Eredivisie trophy again along with AZ Alkmaar.
Van Gaal decision travelling to Germany earlier this season was not wrong. Had a bad start in the early weeks, finally Bayern lock Bundesliga title with one match remaining. 58 years Meneer to prove his successful touch despite initially flood of criticism.
Yes, the character of Van Gaal, which is arrogant and dominant initially tempest the internal Bavarian club. Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme had a interesting note during Van Gaal handling Barcelona. “On my first day at the club, he sat me at a table, and then leaned into my face just to say I must comply with all his words,” recalled Riquelme as told to AFP.
“He also had damage the locker room door because his opinion is opposed by Rivaldo,” said Riquelme which now defending Boca Juniors.
But, in Bavaria, Van Gaal arrogance balanced with his paternal and familial nature. Look at how Van Gaal, patting the shoulder, and whispering patient words to Dutch winger Arjen Robben when he was in a bad mood because was replaced for no reason.
Similarly, when defender Martin Demichelis grumbling because his position was taken over young players Holger Badstuber. Van Gaal responded with a kiss on the Demichelis cheek.
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“He (Van Gaal) success because choosing the right man at the club and the right time. I feel working relationship with him is very professional , but also full of family,” explained Bayern president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as quoted from Bayern Munich website.
Similar disclosed from full-back Philipp Lahm. “Our team made great strides in the last six months. He’s a very good coach, and only a matter of when he would drink a lot of success with our club,” said Lahm.
Yes, after the Bundesliga title, Van Gaal could dedicate the next two titles for Bayern. Because, FC Hollywood also qualify for the DFB Pokal finals versus Werder Bremen (15/5) and the Champions League final against Inter Milan (22/5).
“For me, it’s (the Bundesliga title) is a major achievement. I do not think many coaches in Europe are lucky to reach the league championship in three different countries. I was one of them and I’m proud,” said Van Gaal, as quoted by AFP.
Success in the three countries did not make Van Gaal satisfied. Dutch coach in the World Cup 2002 had been thinking another success in the fourth country or beyond. “Maybe I should have looked at the challenges in other countries,” he continued
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