The Dutchman coached Bayern from 2009 to 2011. With his abrasive, empathy-free manner, he alienated players like Luca Toni, Miroslav Klose — whom he asked for his name at the first training session — van Bommel, Lucio and Ribéry.
Hoeneß attacked him publicly: It's difficult to talk to him because he doesn't accept other people's opinions. A truce followed over red wine in Cluj. But when van Gaal tried to install reserve keeper Thomas Kraft as number one despite Manuel Neuer's imminent arrival, he had to go.
Hoeneß has since reconciled with some adversaries — with van Gaal, probably not.