Virgil Van Dijk scoring in a World Cup at 34 years of age.
At this stage of their careers:
• Rio Ferdinand was playing at QPR.
• Nemanja Vidic had already retired.
• John Terry was 31 and had already played his last game for England.
Yet Van Dijk is still captaining club and country, competing at the highest level, and delivering on the biggest stage.
Longevity. Consistency. Leadership.
The greatest centre-back of his generation isn't a debate anymore.
It's Virgil Van Dijk 🐐
🥹 Jurgen Klopp posted this for Jota:
To Diogo, wherever you are now... When the whistle blows for the 2026 World Cup, everyone will not just look at the green pitch; our eyes and hearts will all turn toward the sky. You were always that brave, relentless warrior—the player who gave everything for the badge he wore, whether it was the famous red of Liverpool or your Portuguese national team jersey. Your tragic passing left a void and a heartache that no tournament or victory can ever fill. We used to talk a lot about this World Cup, and your immense passion to represent Portugal on the world's biggest stage. Today, despite your physical absence, I am absolutely certain that your fighting spirit and determined smile will be the most prominent presence in your teammates' dressing room. I am supporting Portugal in this tournament for you. I will cheer for your teammates because I know they won't just be playing for the trophy; they will be carrying your legacy and passion with every kick and every goal. Your number 21 jersey will remain alive in the memory of everyone who loved you and shared those historic moments with you. Rest in peace, my boy...❤🇵🇹
Guardiola: Klopp’s Liverpool were a nightmare for Man City.
Love hearing Noel’s honest take as a City fan. We won’t see two teams of that calibre playing football like that for a long, long time. What a fucking era it was.
🎥 Citytv
Not taking Rio to the World Cup is such a shame. Going to be a superstar and giving him World Cup experience and ten minutes here and there would be so good
While on holiday in Greece, Philippe Coutinho was spotted at a restaurant by Liverpool fans who gave him a brilliant reception, by singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” With the whole restaurant. 🇧🇷🔴