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Van Gaal granted FA charge extension

ESPN staff
February 9, 2015
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been given a 24-hour extension to respond to his FA charge for bringing the game into disrepute.

Van Gaal now has until 6pm on Tuesday to explain the comments he made following United's 0-0 draw at Cambridge in the fourth round of the FA Cup last month, when he criticised referee Chris Foy.

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"We knew in advance everything would be against us - but you have to survive," he had said after his side were held at Abbey Stadium.

"And then you have seen the referee - its always the same. Everywhere I have coached these games, and I have coached them with other clubs, it's always the same.

"What was wrong with the referee? You can give your own opinion, I can't give mine."

United went on to win the Old Trafford replay 3-0, with the Dutchman confirming on Friday he plans to contest the charge.

"I do not think I said something wrong," said Van Gaal, who was originally due to give the FA his response on Monday.

He added: "In 30 years as a trainer-coach, I've never been charged. You can confirm, as the media, that I never say anything about the referee, in all the matches I have played."

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