Liverpool captain and Netherlands defender who marked his 100th international appearance in October 2026, previously calling the club's title defence campaign "unacceptable."
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Joy Online
… It was a special night for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, as the 35-year-old centre-back made his 100th international appearance. …
Zirkzee gives Netherlands win as van Dijk joins 100 clubJoy Online
… There will be plenty of jobs for Ward to tackle – including the securing of Rio Ngumoha on a long-term deal now that he is 18 and determining whether new contracts are offered to Alisson and Virgil van Dijk before their current agreements expire this summer. …
Ward appointed Liverpool’s sporting directorJoy Online
… In two weeks time, when they begin their top-flight campaign at Newcastle, the question remains as to who will partner Virgil van Dijk at centre-back. …
We cannot sustain the level we want – IraolaJoy Online
… Iraola will meet Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Alisson Becker and new signing Victor Munoz over the coming days at the AXA Training Centre. …
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponderJoy Online
… Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey then added the second, grabbing his third goal of the tournament, when he tapped in from close range after Virgil van Dijk nodded a delivery across the face of goal. …
Brobbey scores again as Netherlands set up Morocco tie in last 32The Ghanaian Times
… Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk have supported the intent behind the rule in extreme heat, but questioned the need for it in cooler conditions and at covered venues. …
World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial-InfantinoThe Ghanaian Times
… Konate spent five seasons at Liverpool after joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, making 183 appearances and playing a key role in their Premier League title-winning campaign in 2024-25, where he formed a strong partnership with captain Virgil van Dijk. …
Real Madrid sign Konate from LiverpoolJoy Online
… Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville were on target before Crystal Palace’s Kamada struck with a deft header to divert Koki Ogawa’s effort with two minutes left and secure a draw. …
World Cup: Japan twice comefrom behind to draw 2-2 with NetherlandsThe Ghanaian Times
Captain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool’s season has been “unacceptable” after Arne Slot’s side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten by Manchester United. …
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van DijkJoy Online
Captain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool‘s season has been “unacceptable” after Arne Slot’s side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten by Manchester United. …
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van DijkJoshua Zirkzee scored the winning goal as the Netherlands beat Serbia to move to the top of their Nations League group. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk marked his 100th international appearance in the victory, with head coach Xavi remaining unbeaten in his tenure.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning goal as the Netherlands beat Serbia to move to the top of their Nations League group. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk marked his 100th international appearance in the victory, with head coach Xavi remaining unbeaten in his tenure.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have appointed 45-year-old Julian Ward as sporting director, a position he previously held during the 2022-23 season. Ward replaces Richard Hughes, who held the role for just over two years before leaving in September.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted after a 2–2 draw against Monaco that the squad cannot maintain the intensity he demands throughout matches, particularly after substitutions, and that they have work to do before the Premier League season begins.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola saw his side produce a strong first-half performance but concede four goals without reply in the second half during a 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago, exposing defensive weaknesses and set-piece vulnerabilities.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia to finish top of Group F, setting up a last-32 tie with Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Dutch won comfortably despite Tunisia pulling one back in the second half.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of World Cup matches, saying they are driven purely by sporting considerations for player safety in high temperatures, not commercial interests. The breaks have drawn criticism from players and coaches who argue they disrupt match momentum, though some supporters say they serve a legitimate purpose in extreme heat conditions.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old centre back, currently at the World Cup, becomes one of Jose Mourinho's first signings since returning to the club.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Daichi Kamada's late header earned Japan a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup match in Dallas, after the teams traded goals in a second-half thriller.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the club's season as "unacceptable" following an 18th defeat in all competitions against Manchester United, and stressed the need for significant work to prevent repeating their poor Premier League title defence, which has included 11 league losses.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the club's season as "unacceptable" following an 18th defeat in all competitions to Manchester United, and said "a lot of work has to be done" to prevent a repeat of their disappointing Premier League title defence. Liverpool have lost 11 league games this season, making them the defending champions with the most league losses since Leicester lost 18 in 2016-17.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →