Virgil van Dijk
Dutch footballer (born 1991)
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Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, he is known for his strength, leadership, speed and aerial ability.
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Slot philosophy could suit Liverpool - Van DijkLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says prospective new Reds manager Arne Slot's playing philosophy could be suited to the Anfield club.BBC Sport - Published | |
Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after lossLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.BBC Sport - Published | |
Old Trafford draw feels like defeat - Van DijkLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says they should beaten Manchester United and the 2-2 draw 'feels like a loss'.BBC Sport - Published | |
āMonumentalā - how Nunez & Van Dijk make difference to Liverpool's title bidMOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains the importance of Darwin Nunez and Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's draw with Manchester City - and their title bid.BBC Sport - Published | |
Fabregas, Schmeichel and Onuoha discuss Haaland v Van DijkThe weekend duel between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk comes under the scrutiny of Cesc Fabregas, Peter Schmeichel and Nedum Onuoha.BBC Sport - Published | |
Last minute goal seals Carabao Cup win for Liverpool over ChelseaLast minute heroics fromĀ Virgil van Dijk saw Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.Sky News - Published | |
Van Dijk 'so proud' after heading Reds to EFL Cup gloryVirgil van Dijk says he is "so proud" to be a Liverpool player after heading in an extra-time winner for the Reds to beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Liverpool win EFL Cup with Van Dijk extra-time headerVirgil van Dijk heads home deep into extra time to win the EFL Cup for Liverpool in a captivating final against Chelsea at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published | |
Van Dijk says he is 'fully committed' to LiverpoolLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he is "fully committed" to the club amid reports he could leave Anfield at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Don't worry' - Klopp on fans' fears for futureDeparting Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tells fans they should not "worry" about the contract situations around players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, whose deals run out..BBC Sport - Published | |
'End of era at Liverpool if Salah and Van Dijk go'Liverpool could face the "end of an era" this summer if stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah follow manager Jurgen Klopp out of the club.BBC Sport - Published | |
Van Dijk unsure over Liverpool future post-KloppLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he is unsure if he will be part of the post-Jurgen Klopp era at the club.BBC Sport - Published | |
Klopp decision hard to take - Van DijkVirgil van Dijk says Jurgen Klopp's decision to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season is a "tough one" to take.BBC Sport - Published | Liverpool's Van Dijk denies Keane 'arrogance' claimLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk denies Roy Keane's claim that he was being arrogant when talking about Manchester United after their goalless draw.BBC Sport - Published |
Liverpool without Van Dijk & Gravenberch at ToulouseLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has not travelled to Toulouse as the Reds look to secure their spot in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday.BBC Sport - Published | Van Dijk's 93rd-minute penalty gives Dutch winVirgil van Dijk scores a 93rd-minute penalty to give the Netherlands a crucial victory against Greece in Euro 2024 qualifying.BBC Sport - Published |
'Defending at its best' - watch brilliant Premier League tacklesBBC Sport takes a look back at some incredible Premier League tackles featuring N'Golo Kante, Steven Gerrard and Virgil van Dijk.BBC Sport - Published | Van Dijk gets extra match ban for red-card reactionLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is suspended for one match and fined Ā£100,000 for acting in an "improper manner" after being sent off in his side's win at Newcastle.BBC Sport - Published |
FA charges Van Dijk after Newcastle red cardVirgil van Dijk is charged by the Football Association for acting in an "improper manner" after being sent off in Liverpool's win over Newcastle.BBC Sport - Published | Van Dijk accepts Liverpool 'doubts' before seasonLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he can appreciate why there are "doubts" surrounding the club's prospects for the new season.BBC Sport - Published |
Van Dijk 'very excited' about future for LiverpoolVirgil van Dijk is "very excited" about the future for Liverpool, despite the club looking like they will miss out on the Champions League next season.BBC Sport - Published | Knee slides & selfies - Van Dijk & Gakpo's Honesty CardsBBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt heads to Merseyside as Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk & Cody Gakpo reveal all in Honesty Cards.BBC Sport - Published |
Weghorst touched Anfield sign 'to wind up Van Dijk'Wout Weghorst says his dedication to Manchester United "can never be questioned" despite touching the 'This is Anfield' sign before the game at Liverpool.BBC Sport - Published | Van Dijk and Salah earn Liverpool win over WolvesSecond-half goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah earn Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Wolves to boost their Premier League top-four hopes.BBC Sport - Published |
Liverpool's Van Dijk out 'for more than a month'Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is "out for more than a month" with a hamstring problem, says manager Jurgen Klopp.BBC Sport - Published | Van Dijk to see specialist about hamstring injuryLiverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is to see a specialist to assess the extent of a hamstring injury.BBC Sport - Published |
Van Dijk had a role in Gakpo signing - KloppJurgen Klopp says Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk had a role in the signing of Cody Gakpo, but felt the draw of joining Liverpool was the key factor.BBC Sport - Published | Brilliant Gakpo can 'go to the moon and back'Cody Gakpo has made a big impact at the World Cup, with goals in all three of the Netherlands' group games, and can go 'to the moon and back' according to his captain Virgil van Dijk.BBC Sport - Published |
'People say we don't have backbone' - Van Dijk on OneLove armband rowNetherlands captain Virgil van Dijk hits back at criticism of European teams for deciding not to wear the OneLove armband at the World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Premier League trio in Netherlands World Cup squadLiverpool's Virgil van Dijk, Manchester City's Nathan Ake and Manchester United's Tyrell Malacia are named in the Netherlands World Cup squad.BBC Sport - Published |
Virgil van Dijk says wellbeing of players is 'forgotten' after Alexander-Arnold criticismVirgil van Dijk says the wellbeing of players in the UK is "forgotten" amid criticism of Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold.BBC Sport - Published | Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Van Dijk, Fernandes, Odegaard, Sterling, HaalandWho got his team out of jail? Who is running things for a title contender? Find out in Garth Crooks' latest Team of the Week.BBC Sport - Published |
Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth: Diaz, Elliott, Alexander-Arnold, Firmino, Van Dijk all scoreLiverpool kick-start their Premier League campaign in ruthless fashion by thumping newly promoted Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield.BBC Sport - Published | Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Pope, Van Dijk, De Bruyne, Joelinton, Saka, JesusWhich defender deserves to be trusted more? Who has guts? Who is a dentist doing a surgeon's job? Find out in Garth Crooks' latest Team of the Week.BBC Sport - Published |
Liverpool: Virgil Van Dijk says 'almost impossible' quadruple would be 'dream'Virgil Van Dijk says it would be a "dream" for Liverpool to win a historic and "almost impossible" quadruple.BBC Sport - Published | Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool success 'should not be taken for granted'Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool's achievements "should not be taken for granted" before their Champions League quarter-final against Benfica.BBC Sport - Published |
Football Focus: An ode to Scottish football's black trailblazersMusician Bemz pays tribute to the black trailblazers of Scottish football including Gil Heron, Henrik Larsson, Virgil van Dijk and Alfredo Morelos.BBC Sport - Published | Garth Crooks' team of the week: De Gea, Van Dijk, Gundogan, Townsend, Torres,Who is a once-in-a-generation player? Which forward is not "particularly gifted" but playing the "football of his life"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.BBC Sport - Published |
Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool defender signs deal until 2025Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk extends his contract with the club until 2025.BBC Sport - Published | Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez named in squad for pre-season training campLiverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are named in Jurgen Klopp's squad for the club's pre-season training camp in Austria.BBC Sport - Published |