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Virgil Van Dijk

Virgil Van Dijk
The latest news and top stories on Virgil Van Dijk. A highly influential Dutch professional footballer, he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation. Formerly with Celtic and Southampton, he joined Liverpool in 2018, becoming a pivotal figure in their success. His accomplishments include winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and being named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. Known for his exceptional leadership, tactical awareness, and defensive prowess, he consistently demonstrates composure and an ability to organise the backline, embracing the responsibilities of his role.
Morocco’s coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said his side’s last 32 clash with the Netherlands highlights the problems with a 48-team World Cup. Photo: EPA
Fifa

World Cup: sad subplots to ‘not ideal’ last 32 clash between Morocco, Netherlands

England and Argentina face relatively easy routes into the next round, but the teams ranked six and seven in the world square off in Mexico.

Celebrity style

11 most stylish World Cup bag moments so far

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

Fifa

The Indonesian passport row that could throw Dutch football into total chaos

Court case involving defender Dean James, who was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign, could lead to 133 matches being replayed.

Dean James of Go Ahead Eagles chase the ball during his side’s Dutch Eredivisie match against NAC Breda. Photo: Getty Images
English Premier League

Liverpool v Bournemouth: police investigate as Semenyo reports racist abuse

Man ejected from stands while referee Anthony Taylor stops play on 29 minutes before speaking to two managers.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Could Hong Kong Football Festival rival city’s rugby sevens as its crown jewel?

About 160,000 fans attended festival involving Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and AC Milan, with the clubs voicing interest in coming back.

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Hong Kong Football Festival

Tottenham Hotspur make low-key Hong Kong Football Festival entrance

Premier League champions train at Kai Tak Stadium, ahead of Thursday North London derby date with Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur train at a relatively quiet Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival

More top clubs tipped to follow Liverpool to Hong Kong, but pitch concerns remain

Kai Tak Stadium CEO and organisers praise football festival, saying Hong Kong is ‘very attractive for promoters’.

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Hong Kong Football Festival

Liverpool see ‘only positives’ at Hong Kong Football Festival despite Milan loss

Virgil van Dijk hails ‘fantastic’ Kai Tak Stadium and coach Arne Slot grateful for ‘so much support and love’ after satisfying visit to city.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Milan in Hong Kong: meet the Football Festival stars

We introduce the clubs and their squads for the big matches at Kai Tak Stadium.

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Arsenal players celebrate a goal during their pre-season clash with Newcastle United in Singapore, before their arrival in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Football Festival

Liverpool’s Van Dijk queries Kai Tak pitch, Ekitike makes entrance in Hong Kong

Premier League champions set to face AC Milan in Hong Kong Football Festival after upbeat training session at new 50,000-seat venue.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk (middle) was not entirely happy with the condition of the Kai Tak Stadium pitch. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Football Festival

Why ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ means more for 1 Liverpool fan in Hong Kong

Vinie Ang is just one of thousands in Hong Kong feeling joy and a tinge of sadness as they watch the English league champions in training.

Hong Kong society

How to get the best kick out of the coming Hong Kong Football Festival

Score tickets to see Liverpool, AC Milan, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Stadium, buy merchandise and enjoy related activities.

English Premier League

Liverpool players join family of Diogo Jota, brother for their funeral in Portugal

Club captain Virgil Van Dijk and manager Arne Slot were among the Reds teammates, past and present, who attended the service in Gondomar.

Liverpool players Virgil van Dijk (left) and Andrew Robertson carry floral tributes for the late Portuguese player Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in Gondomar, Portugal on Saturday. Photo: EPA
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