FIFA World Cup 2022: Louis van Gaal believed that his crew can get their arms on the trophy. The Dutch crew is but to win the mega occasion, having completed because the runners-up thrice.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 19, 2022 21:57 IST
It’s my purpose: van Gaal goals to win FIFA World Cup 2022 for Netherlands. Courtesy: AP
By India Today Web Desk: Louis van Gaal has a plethora of trophies in his cabinet, however the veteran is but to win a World Cup to date. The 71-year-old received near profitable the mega occasion when the Netherlands superior to the semis in 2013, however a defeat to Argentina by penalties meant that van Gaal’s goals remained unfulfilled.
The Netherlands bagged the third place after beating Brazil 3-0 within the third-place playoff. The Dutch groups completed because the runners-up again in 1974, 1978 and 2010 respectively, however victory within the finals evaded them.
Van Gaal, nevertheless, believed that the Netherlands have the potential to go all the best way. He additionally mentioned that luck additionally must play its half.
“The fact that I want to win the World Cup doesn’t necessarily mean we will. It’s my goal and you have to define that goal. Then you can imagine it and that will help you with this process,” van Gaal was quoted as saying to FIFA.
“That perhaps might be a bit ambitious for some, but it does work. Make an agreement with a group of people about a certain goal, and if this goal is also feasible, and that’s what I believe in these players, with a bit of luck, especially when football is not just rules and tactics.
“It’s also a bit of luck and, in general, I’m usually a lucky guy,” he added.
Netherlands’ first match is towards Senegal on Monday, November 21 on the Al Thumama Stadium. The Dutch crew is positioned in Group A together with Qatar, Equador and Senegal.
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Nov 19, 2022