Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal was taken by surprise at a World Cup news conference Thursday when a Senegalese reporter told the Dutchman he was a longtime admirer. (More Football News)
바카라I don't have any question for you. It's just an opportunity to tell you I'm a fan since 3 years old,바카라 Papa Mahmoud Gueye said. 바카라I love you.바카라
The 71-year-old Van Gaal, sometimes viewed as a stern-faced, taciturn and obdurate figure in soccer, broke into a huge smile before responding.
바카라I'm going to give you a big hug after this, because I like that you say this and I mean that seriously,바카라 Van Gaal said through an interpreter.
바카라Because people don't often say this to me. So we'll give each other a big hug afterward.바카라
Van Gaal kept his word, moving down from the stage and beckoning the reporter with his hand to join him in a warm embrace.
The 28-year-old Gueye works for Senegalese publication Taggat.sn.
Gueye told The Associated Press it was an honor to share such a touching moment with Van Gaal, a storied and highly innovative coach who has led teams like Ajax, Barcelona and Manchester United.
바카라He's one of the greatest figures in football," Gueye said.
바카라He was also happy to see that there are people who love him, and he said to me Let's give each other a hug.'바카라
Gueye said Van Gaal has earned an unfair reputation over the years as being grumpy.
바카라That's not really the case. From a distance people generally think that's he's not cool," Gueye said.
바카라But he's a smiley character and he laughs with everyone. And he's one of the best coaches in the world.바카라
The Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0 on Monday.
