Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has recalled the time he was slapped by Louis van Gaal at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Van Persie worked under Van Gaal at club and international level, with Van Gaal going on to replace David Moyes at Manchester United after the tournament in South America.
The pair had a rollercoaster relationship, which dipped when Van Persie was told his career at United was over, but the pair have since repaired their relationship.
Van Persie has now revealed about a remarkable incident that occurred during the 2014 World Cup, recounting the incident in a new book. 'LVG – The Manager and the Total Person'.
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