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Nicolas Otamendi explains why Argentina stars celebrated in Netherlands' players faces

The Argentine defender has shed light on why many members of Lionel Scaloni's side decided to celebrate in the faces of heartbroken Netherlands players after their penalty shoot-out victory

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's provocative goal celebration aimed at Louis van Gaal explained

The Argentine settled an old score on behalf of a former team-mate when he put his nation 2-0 up against the Netherlands during the World Cup quarter-final clash

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi snaps at ex-Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal after bad-tempered World Cup quarter-final

The Argentinian great was unhappy with the Netherlands coach after a dramatic quarter-final in Lusail

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Emiliano Martinez tells Louis van Gaal to ‘keep mouth shut’ after Argentina win

Martinez was Argentina’s hero as they overcame the Netherlands in a quarter-final shoot-out

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi yells "fool" mid-interview after clashing with Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal

Things got heated between the Netherlands and Argentina during their World Cup semi-final

Irish Mirror

Louis van Gaal details private Argentina taunts before furious Lionel Messi argument

The Netherlands national team boss saw his managerial career end in disappointing circumstances after an ill-tempered clash with Argentina was signed off with a penalty shoot-out defeat

Daily Mirror

Messi's Argentina go through on penalties after Dutch comeback

LUSAIL, Qatar: Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout to keep Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive on Friday after the Dutch had snatched a 2-2 draw from the jaws of defeat in an extraordinary quarter-final.

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Louis van Gaal announces Netherlands exit after "painful" Argentina defeat at World Cup

Louis van Gaal had guided the Netherlands into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but they suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Argentina after a thrilling clash

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez hits back at Louis van Gaal comment after Argentina triumph

Martinez was Argentina’s hero as they overcame the Netherlands in a quarter-final shoot-out.

The Independent UK

Netherlands Endures World Cup Heartbreak Despite van Gaal’s Evolution

The Dutch manager will leave his post after losing once again to Argentina on penalties. It wasn’t for a lack of new ideas from the 71-year-old.

Sports Illustrated

Louis van Gaal bids emotional farewell to the Netherlands job after World Cup exit

Louis van Gaal has confirmed he will not be carrying on as head coach of the Netherlands following an “incredibly painful” World Cup exit.

Evening Standard

Louis van Gaal's leaked team tactics show how Netherlands coach inspired fightback

The Netherlands staged one of the most dramatic comebacks this World Cup against Argentina and it was thanks to former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's plan

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi clashes with Louis van Gaal as he breaks off mid-interview to yell "fool"

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was named the Player of the Match in his country's dramatic quarter-final victory against the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez the shootout hero as Argentina edge past the Netherlands

The South Americans are through to a World Cup semi-final clash with Croatia.

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The Independent UK

Louis van Gaal defies Dutch traditions one last time in fitting final game

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Barring another daring comeback by the Dutchman, this shootout defeat in the World Cup quarter-finals will mark his farewell to the sport

Evening Standard

Momentum, masses and Lionel Messi magic all in Argentina’s favour as World Cup dream continues

Lusail Stadium holds nearly 90,000 spectators and, at the highest point of its steep, undulating stands, fans have a birds-eye view of the match unfolding below.

The Guardian - UK

Argentina edge Netherlands in shootout to win World Cup quarter-final thriller

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

Argentina into World Cup semi-finals after penalty shootout win over Netherlands

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Lionel Messi’s bid for a first World Cup crown goes on as Argentina win dramatic quarter-final

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The Independent UK

Argentina survive after Louis van Gaal’s tweaks spoil Lionel Scaloni’s gameplan

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens): Scaloni’s gamble on starting three at the back nearly paid off, until Wout Weghorst scored two off the bench to force a shootout

Daily Mirror

Argentina narrowly beat Netherlands on penalties in World Cup thriller - 5 talking points

NETHERLANDS 2-2 ARGENTINA (AET 3-4): Wout Weghorst was the Netherlands' super-sub after Argentina went ahead through goals from Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi but the Dutch crashed out on penalties

Daily Mirror

Louis van Gaal was "ashamed" of Man Utd wages as wife details Ed Woodward meeting

Louis van Gaal was the boss of Manchester United for two seasons between 2014 and 2016, bringing them back into the top four in his first season before winning the FA Cup

Evening Standard

‘He’s good, but so am I’: Lionel Messi of no concern to Netherlands keeper Andries Noppert

Even standing at 6ft 8ins tall, Andries Noppert could probably have walked through the streets of Qatar without turning heads before the World Cup started.

Daily Mirror

Former Man Utd star gives Louis van Gaal secret weapon against Lionel Messi and Argentina

Louis van Gaal has been speaking to one of his former charges as he prepares for his Netherlands team to face Argentina in a re-run of the 2014 World Cup semi-final

Radio France Internationale

Van Gaal's new look faces test as Netherlands take on Messi's Argentina

In his 35-year career as a trainer, the Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has forged a reputation for straight taking and no nonsense. It's earned him the sobriquet the Iron Tulip.

The Independent UK

If Louis van Gaal is going to win the World Cup, he is going to do it his way

In the Netherlands, it is almost more important how you win than if you win. Try telling that to the Dutch coach, as he prepares for a glamour quarter-final versus Argentina

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