'He was in the corner with his wife... he was really quiet': The sadness behind Manchester United's last FA Cup win

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straight to your inbox every day for freeIt could have been the start of a new dawn for Manchester United.But instead, the first major trophy the club lifted since Sir Alex Ferguson retired may be remembered for what happened immediately afterwards.The champagne which flowed at Wembley Stadium following an exciting late comeback win over Crystal Palace in the 2016 FA Cup final soon took on a new meaning as leaving drinks for the United manager Louis Van Gaal, rather than a toast for some much-needed silverware.And the chaos began moments after the final whistle.For the Dutch veteran the FA Cup had always been the pinnacle of football glory.Growing up as one of nine brothers and sisters at his family home in Amsterdam, the showpiece Wembley.