Louis van Gaal, a Dutch football manager and former player, was born on August 8, 1951. He now serves as the team’s head coach. At the club level, he managed Ajax, Barcelona, AZ Alkmaar, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and the Netherlands for three separate periods. With 20 major awards under his belt during his managing career, Van Gaal is among the most accomplished football managers in history. He has the moniker “Iron Tulip” on occasion.

Who was Louis van Gaal’s first wife Fernanda Obbes?

At a Catholic youth group when he was 18 years old, Van Gaal met Fernanda Obbes. Brenda and Renate were their daughters. Three years later, they got married. Obbes passed away from pancreatic and liver cancer in 1994. Because of her condition, Van Gaal was made fun of by Ajax’s rivals’ supporters. Fernanda Obbes, Van Gaal’s first wife, passed away from pancreatic and liver cancer. She passed away in January 1994, only 39 years old.

They got married in 1973 after meeting when Van Gaal was 18 years old and Fernanda was two years younger.

Brenda and Renate van Gaal, the couple’s twin daughters, were born.

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