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Louis van Gaal Shares Health Update, Reflects on Life with Prostate Cancer
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has provided an update on his health two years after revealing his battle with aggressive prostate cancer.
Following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 72-year-old Dutchman stepped down from his third stint as the Netherlands’ boss to focus on his treatment, which involves radiation therapy and the use of a urine bag.
Van Gaal is currently filming a documentary titled “Always Positive” alongside Maria Blasco, director of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, to support oncological research.
In an interview with Spanish outlet AS, he discussed his coping mechanisms, treatment updates, and his family’s history with death.
Reflecting on how cancer has impacted his outlook on life, Van Gaal said, “Not much, really. My father died when I was 11 years old at 53, my first wife passed away at 39, and all my brothers died too soon. I’m used to death, and I know it’s a part of life.”
He shared his initial reaction to the diagnosis, “When I first heard I had cancer, I said, ‘Okay, it’s not good news, but I better try to do something about it.’ Each human can react differently. That’s why I say: ‘Be yourself.’”
Van Gaal, who managed Manchester United from 2014 to 2016 and won the FA Cup in his final season, took a five-year break before returning to manage the Netherlands in 2021. Despite his health challenges, he appeared in good spirits while managing his team.
“I have always looked very young; that’s why my appearance is good,” he joked. “My mother had her face like a flower until the end, and I have the same luck.
I’ve been living with the disease for over three years, undergoing radiation, hormone injections, operations, and using catheters and urine bags. It’s unbelievable, but I can handle it.
I managed it even better during the World Cup because I had a goal. Having a goal has been positive for me in dealing with cancer, just like coaching.”
Just a week after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump has stirred up speculation about a potential bid for a third term, despite constitutional limits.
During a meeting with House Republicans on Monday, Trump jokingly floated the idea, saying, “I’ve raised a lot of money for the next race that I assume I can’t use for myself, but I’m not 100 percent sure.
I think I’m not allowed to run again. Am I allowed to run again?” He then turned to House Speaker Mike Johnson, a former constitutional lawyer, adding, “Mike, I better not get you involved in that.”
Johnson, along with other lawmakers in attendance, responded with laughter, brushing off the remarks as Trump’s signature style of mixing humour with provocative statements.
On Monday, former US President Donald Trump revealed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, as the app’s future in the United States remains uncertain.
TikTok has been under pressure due to a US law requiring the app to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a potential ban in the country. Trump was asked by reporters if Microsoft was in negotiations to buy the popular app, to which he confirmed, saying, “I would say yes.”
He also noted that there is significant interest in TikTok, adding, “There’s great interest in TikTok.” Trump suggested that a bidding war for the app could also be a positive development.
On Monday, Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, reassured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the challenges caused by its reform policies.
Speaking at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that tackling economic difficulties and reinforcing weak institutions across Africa is key to ensuring lasting democracy. He was represented at the event by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, his Special Adviser on Political Issues.
“We are aware of the pain many Nigerians are feeling due to the policies we’ve implemented,” Shettima stated. “Our administration is working hard to correct the flaws in our economy and improve security for our citizens.”
He further reassured the public that the government is fully committed to navigating the challenges of transitioning from a difficult past to a brighter future.
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