Football
Van Dijk: 'Utter nonsense' I pushed for Netherlands back five
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk rejects claims he influenced the World Cup tactics before the Germany game, and Jurgen Klopp defends him against Dutch press criticism.
Virgil van Dijk
Klopp and Xavi make national team debuts as Netherlands host Germany
Klopp and Xavi begin their national team jobs in Amsterdam on Thursday, with Van Dijk hoping to beat his old Liverpool boss as the Dutch lead the Nations League.
Van Dijk to Stay on as Netherlands Captain
Xavi Hernández confirms Virgil van Dijk will remain Netherlands captain for two more years after a conversation persuaded him not to step away.
Szoboszlai: I Want to Stay at Liverpool as Long as Possible
The Hungary midfielder says he would gladly accept the Liverpool captaincy if offered, calling it the club's greatest honour after praise from Van Dijk.