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Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool captain who scored in Netherlands' 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan, called the club's season "unacceptable" after Champions League qualification fight.

2026-05-042026-08-12

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Araujo, who was part of the Uruguay squad at the World Cup although he did not feature, joins a Liverpool side which needs a new centre-back to partner Virgil van Dijk.

    Barcelona's Araujo heads to Liverpool on loan
  3. Citizen Digital

    "Then they (Monaco) were much better in the second half, in the same way we were better in the first half, they were much better in the second half, and they deserved to turn around the game, yes." Captain Virgil van Dijk, goalkeeper Alisson Becker and winger Cody Gakpo all made

    Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat
  4. June 2026
  5. The Standard

    The Netherlands, superbly marshalled by Gakpo's Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk, appeared to be heading for victory but Diop's late header sent it to extra-time.

    Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
  6. The Standard

    Instead Skhiri turned the ball into his own net in the third minute to put the three-time finalists in front.Just four minutes later Brobbey smashed home his third goal of the World Cup after Virgil van Dijk headed across goal following a Tijjani Reijnders free-kick.

    Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
  7. Citizen Digital

    Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Round of 16 - Netherlands v United States - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 3, 2022 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay and Virgil van Dijk

    Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squad
  8. The Standard

    A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half.Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk scored with a fine header, only for Keito Nakamura to quickly level, before winger Crysencio Summerville's delicious curled finish into the bottom corner jus

    Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    That leaves captain Virgil van Dijk, 34, in need of a senior partner if Liverpool are to rectify the defensive weaknesses that undermined their season when they finished fifth in the Premier League.

    France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
  11. Citizen Digital

    But Liverpool collapsed alarmingly in the second half just when they had got back into the game thanks to Virgil van Dijk's equaliser.

    Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification
  12. Citizen Digital

    Virgil van Dijk then rattled the crossbar with a towering header from Szoboszlai's corner.

    Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw
  13. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool's troubled season unacceptable, says Van Dijk By AFP May 04, 2026 04:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk controls the ball during the English Premier Leag

    Liverpool's troubled season unacceptable, says Van Dijk

Yesterday

  1. Barcelona defender Araujo joins Liverpool on season-long loan

    Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona until June 2027, with Liverpool covering his wages and holding a purchase option set at 55 million euros according to Spanish press reports.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola's Liverpool debut ends in 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco

    Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second week running, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scoring before Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match around.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

    Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra-time in a World Cup match in Monterrey. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Netherlands top World Cup Group F, avoid Brazil

    The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3–1 on Thursday to finish Group F with seven points, topping the group and avoiding a knockout encounter with Brazil. The Dutch will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Christian prayer group helps unite Netherlands World Cup squad

    Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Liverpool captain van Dijk calls season "unacceptable" after loss

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United left them in fourth place in the Premier League and fighting to qualify for the Champions League.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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