Also known as: captain Van Dijk
Liverpool captain calling for special performances in Champions League, including comeback attempt against PSG.
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The Namibian
Virgil van Dijk scored with a fine header on 51 minutes
“The Dutch had looked most threatening in the air, so it was no surprise when Liverpool talisman Van Dijk rose to plant a well-placed header into the bottom corner after a pinpoint cross from his club team-mate Ryan Gravenberch on 51 minutes.”
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World CupThe Namibian
Virgil van Dijk will turn 35 during the World Cup
“It could be the last chance for some of the Netherlands' star players to shine in a major tournament, with captain Virgil van Dijk to turn 35 during the World Cup and 32-year-old Memphis Depay struggling for full fitness.”
Netherlands under the radar as they chase long awaited World Cup crownThe Namibian
Virgil van Dijk scored an equaliser
“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 qualificationThe Namibian
Dutch skipper Virgil van Dijk leapt unsupervised to nod home a 35th-minute corner
“Dutch skipper Virgil van Dijk leapt unsupervised in front of goal to nod home a 35th-minute Tijjani Reijnders corner to bring the hosts level.”
Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland restsThe Namibian
Virgil van Dijk urged his side to keep composure following dominant performance
“Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his side to keep their composure following a dominant performance in their Champions League defeat of Galatasaray.”
Van Dijk warns Liverpool cannot get carried away by Galatasaray routThe Namibian
Virgil van Dijk branded Liverpool slow and predictable following their 2-1 defeat
“Branded "slow and predictable" by furious captain Virgil van Dijk following that calamity, Liverpool set the record straight on their return to the West Midlands.”
Liverpool tame Wolves to reach FA Cup quarter finalsThe Namibian
Virgil van Dijk scored header to beat Sunderland 1-0 for Liverpool
“Virgil van Dijk's header from a Mohamed Salah corner early in the second half was enough to earn just the English champions' second league win of 2026.”
Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home runMorocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 to finish atop World Cup Group F with seven points, avoiding Brazil and setting up a second-round match against Morocco in Monterrey on Monday.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Texas, with both teams twice trading goals in an entertaining second half.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Three-time runners-up the Netherlands enter the World Cup on a 14-match unbeaten run but are not considered among the leading contenders alongside Spain, France, Argentina and England. Coach Ronald Koeman returns to the United States with a well-balanced squad despite injury worries, while the Dutch face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4–2 on Friday to secure Champions League qualification, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice. Liverpool slip to fifth place, four points ahead of Bournemouth with two games remaining, raising questions about manager Arne Slot's future.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, completing a 4-0 aggregate win. Ousmane Dembele scored twice as PSG kept Liverpool, who finished fifth in the Premier League and trophyless, at arm's reach.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool trails Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 from their Champions League quarter-final first leg and must overturn the deficit at home on Tuesday. The Reds, struggling in the Premier League and sidelined from domestic cups, see the Champions League as their last hope for silverware this season, with captain Virgil van Dijk calling for "a special performance" and invoking memories of previous comebacks at Anfield.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, giving the holders a significant advantage heading into next week's return at Anfield. Liverpool, playing in a defensive three-man shape and without Mohamed Salah in the lineup, spent much of the match on the back foot against a dominant PSG side.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored three goals as Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium, reaching the semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season. Liverpool's heavy loss, combined with Mohamed Salah's penalty miss, piled further pressure on manager Arne Slot as the club struggles with just two wins in their last seven matches.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Netherlands beat Norway 2-1 in a friendly in Amsterdam on Friday, halting Norway's 13-match unbeaten run. Norway, who topped their World Cup qualifying group with 37 goals, rested key players including Erling Haaland for the match.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned his side not to become overconfident following their dominant 4-0 Champions League defeat of Galatasaray, saying consistency is required to become successful and they must prepare for their next fixture against Brighton.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, avenging a Premier League loss three days earlier with goals from Andrew Robertson, Mohamed Salah, and Curtis Jones. The victory comes as Liverpool languish in sixth place in the Premier League and pursue the FA Cup and Champions League as remaining paths to silverware this season.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal visit Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in FA Cup fifth-round action, with the Premier League sides seeking to avoid upsets. Liverpool bid to avenge a 2-1 loss at Wolves on Friday.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves, with Andre scoring a stoppage-time winner after Mohamed Salah had equalized. The loss, inflicted by the Premier League's bottom club, has damaged Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes and raised questions about manager Arne Slot's future.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Eberechi Eze scored twice as Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday to restore a five-point lead in the Premier League title race. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest with a 97th-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with Antoine Semenyo scoring and assisting in his second appearance since joining from Bournemouth. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Sunderland to end their unbeaten home record, while Burnley staged a dramatic comeback to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →