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  Virgil Van Dijk opens up after Liverpool's last-minute Premier League defeat against Chelsea

  Football | October 05, 2025 13:39 IST

  Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk recently came forward and talked about his side's heartbreaking loss to Chelsea in the recent Premier League clash, where Estevao's last-minute winner was the difference between the two teams.

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  Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk out of next month's European Championship

  Football | May 12, 2021 16:23 IST

  The center back has been out since October with a knee injury.

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  Virgil van Dijk's injury big blow for Liverpool: Jordan Henderson

  Football | October 20, 2020 15:26 IST

  The Reds' No.4 requires surgery on the knee injury he sustained during last Saturday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park and has stated in a post on social media that he is now focused fully on returning to fitness as soon as possible.

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  Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk to undergo surgery on right knee

  Football | October 18, 2020 23:35 IST

  Liverpool did not give a timescale on Van Dijk's absence, but an injury of that nature will likely keep the Netherlands international out for a long period.

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  Virgil van Dijk names Lionel Messi as his toughest opponent

  Football | April 01, 2020 12:03 IST

  Van Dijk lost the coveted 2019 Ballon d'Or to Messi, while he pipped the Argentine to clinch his maiden UEFA Player of the Year trophy last year.

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  Champions League: Virgil Van Dijk asks Liverpool to play like 'grown men' against Atletico Madrid

  Football | March 11, 2020 16:09 IST

  The Premier League leaders are going through a rough patch and have suffered three defeats in their last five matches across all competitions.

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  Look forward to winning Club World Cup with Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk

  Football | December 04, 2019 16:41 IST

  Van Dijk, who helped Liverpool to win the title of the Champions League last season, lost to FC Barcelona star forward Lionel Messi in the 2019 Ballon d'Or race recently. 

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  Go and win some titles, then we will talk: Ronaldo's sister slams Virgil van Dijk

  Football | December 04, 2019 13:37 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro has slammed Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk over his comment that the Juventus star wasn't a rival for the Ballon d'Or.

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  Lionel Andres Messi: The Undisputed G.O.A.T

  Football | December 03, 2019 16:52 IST

  Lionel Andres Messi continues to prove his dominance over rivals in world football and showed why he is the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) by winning his record 6th Ballon d'Or award on Monday.

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  Premier League: Virgil van Dijk's brace powers Liverpool to 2-1 win over Brighton

  Football | November 30, 2019 22:59 IST

  Hours after City’s shaky defence conceded an 88th-minute equalizer in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, Van Dijk ventured forward to power home two headed goals from free-kicks and lead Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Brighton.

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  2019 Ballon d'Or winner revealed ahead of award ceremony on December 2: Report

  Football | November 26, 2019 13:57 IST

  Ballon d'Or 2019 award ceremony is less than a week away and the name of the winner is already revealed.

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  Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar for 2019 Ballon d'Or

  Football | October 22, 2019 18:01 IST

  Messi and Ronaldo's 10-year grip on the individual award organized by France Football magazine was broken by Luka Modric last December.

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  Messi, Ronaldo and Van Dijk in the reckoning Ballon d'Or

  Football | October 22, 2019 9:24 IST

  When the long list of 30 candidates was announced Monday in Paris, Neymar's name was missing from the nominations.

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  Been a long time without winning individual prize: Lionel Messi

  Football | September 24, 2019 16:11 IST

  Lionel Messi claimed the prize, rebranded in 2016, for the first time, beating van Dijk and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo.

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  Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk named in final shortlist for FIFA 'The Best'

  Football | September 02, 2019 19:49 IST

  Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the final shortlist for FIFA Best Player of the Year awards.

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  Virgil van Dijk hogs the limelight in presence of two 'Demi-Gods'

  Football | August 30, 2019 21:22 IST

  Entering the UEFA awards as a favourite to win the trophy, Van Dijk snatched victory from Lionel Messi's hands once again in a reminiscence of the UCL semifinal last season.

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  Virgil van Dijk pips Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win maiden UEFA Men's Player of the Year award

  Football | August 29, 2019 23:44 IST

  Van Dijk was the star performer for Liverpool in the 2018-19 Champions League-winning campaign.

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  Messi, Ronaldo, Van Dijk nominated for UEFA Player of the Year Award

  Football | August 15, 2019 21:04 IST

  The winner will be announced in Monaco on August 29 during the draw for the 2019-20 Champions League group stage.

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  Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk voted PFA Premier League Player of the Year

  Football | April 29, 2019 12:10 IST

  The Netherlands center back collected the Professional Footballers' Association award at a ceremony in London on Sunday. His Liverpool teammate, Mohamed Salah, won the accolade last season.