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MU: Louis van Gaal accuses Manchester City of causing his dismissal

Ten years after his departure from Manchester United, Louis van Gaal has still not digested his dismissal. The Dutch coach,

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:29 AM

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Louis van Gaal claims Manchester City's alleged financial rule breaches indirectly caused his 2016 Manchester United dismissal.
Manchester United and Manchester City finished tied on 66 points in 2016, with City taking fourth on goal difference.
Van Gaal noted that failing to qualify for the Champions League was the deciding factor in his sacking.

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Louis van Gaal claims Manchester City's alleged financial irregularities indirectly led to his firing by Manchester United in 2016. In an interview with The Athletic, the Dutch manager stated that missing out on Champions League qualification on goal difference to Manchester City was the decisive factor in his dismissal.

Manchester City finished level on 66 points with Manchester United during the 2015-16 Premier League season to claim fourth place. The club currently disputes allegations regarding inflated sponsorship revenues between 2009 and 2018, while figures like Steven Gerrard have also recently called for sporting sanctions.

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MU: Louis van Gaal accuses Manchester City of causing his dismissal

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