The head coach of the Netherlands national football team Louis van Gaal reacted to the information that he could lead the Belgian national team.

The Belgians failed to reach the playoffs at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, finishing third in the group with teams from Morocco, Croatia and Canada. In December, it was announced that Roberto Martinez had stepped down as head coach of the Belgian national team.

– There are rumors that after the failure of the Belgian national team, you received an invitation to lead this team after the 2022 World Cup. Truth?

– And what? Belgium is a wonderful country. There are friendly people and great players. Of course, I will think about it, but after I finish this tournament with the Netherlands team. Yes, and I will consider all proposals for continuing my career only after consultations with my wife Truus. If she can be persuaded, then I will be powerless. You have to obey (laughs).

– You admitted at a press conference that you are fighting cancer. Successfully?

“It’s already a part of my life. But while I win (smiles). I regularly go through the procedures and the dynamics does not worsen. The main thing is that the disease does not prevent me from doing what I love and leading the Netherlands to the title of champion.

Let me ask you another question about politics. I know that you have refused public promotions like those made by the players in Germany. Why?

– We came to Qatar to play football, not to engage in self-promotion. As soon as the team landed in Qatar, a bullet point was put on all political issues. Football, football and only football. This is what we live here and now,” van Gaal said in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

In the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, the Dutch will play with the team of Argentina, the meeting will be held on Friday, starting at 22:00 Moscow time.

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