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Louis van Gaal 'Fat Man' Dig Earns Sharp Response from Journalist Neil Custis

The journalist labelled “fat man” by Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has issued a cutting response to the Red Devils boss.

Neil Custis of the Sun was Van Gaal's target as the Dutchman reacted angrily as he left his post-match press conference following his team’s 3-3 draw at Newcastle United on Tuesday.

Here’s a look at the incident in question, via Coral:

In a piece covering the story on the newspaper’s website, Custis subtly claimed his revenge:

You are right Louis I am fat. I had a knee operation four months ago that stopped me running and going to the gym.