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Louis van Gaal sacked live: Manchester United manager dismissed after FA Cup victory with 'Ryan Giggs set to leave'

The Dutchman relieved of his duties at Old Trafford - Jose Mourinho talks to take place

Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea manager, is expected to replace Van Gaal at Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea manager, is expected to replace Van Gaal at Old Trafford

Louis van Gaal has been sacked as Manchester United manager, with an official statement from the club expected to come at some point on Monday.

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It appears all the uncertainty over Van Gaal's future has left Louis a little irate, with suggestions that any offer to stay at United in a different role will be thrown straight back at the club...

Jack de Menezes23 May 2016 10:34
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Ryan Giggs has now left Carrington, according to various reports from those at the training ground.

Is his 29-year-long association with the club about to come to an end?

Mark Critchley23 May 2016 10:39
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Here's the video of Ryan Giggs leaving Carrington... 

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Mark Critchley23 May 2016 10:43
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What's in store for United then?

Our chief football correspondent Mark Ogden wrote this back in December on why Mourinho may not be the messiah they need...

Jack de Menezes23 May 2016 10:50
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Mark Critchley23 May 2016 14:10

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