Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNetherlands international Cody Gakpo was visibly emotional after scoring the opening goal for his country against Morocco at the World Cup, dedicating the strike to his unborn child. The Liverpool winger's partner, Noa van der Bij, recently revealed on Instagram that she suffered a miscarriage, resulting in the loss of their baby boy, Elijah. Gakpo, who had previously announced they were expecting their second child, was consoled by teammates after kneeling and welling up on the pitch following his goal. Van der Bij shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing their heartbreak and finding a sign from God that their son, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, is never far away. Despite Gakpo's significant contribution, which marked his third goal of the tournament, the Netherlands ultimately lost the last-32 tie to Morocco on penalties after a stoppage-time equaliser. In fullCody Gakpo in tears after netting crucial World Cup goal days after personal tragedyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Cody Gakpo dedicates World Cup goal to unborn son after tragic miscarriage
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNetherlands international Cody Gakpo was visibly emotional after scoring the opening goal for his country against Morocco at the World Cup, dedicating the strike to his unborn child. The Liverpool winger's partner, Noa van der Bij, recently revealed on Instagram that she suffered a miscarriage, resulting in the loss of their baby boy, Elijah. Gakpo, who had previously announced they were expecting their second child, was consoled by teammates after kneeling and welling up on the pitch following his goal. Van der Bij shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing their heartbreak and finding a sign from God that their son, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, is never far away. Despite Gakpo's significant contribution, which marked his third goal of the tournament, the Netherlands ultimately lost the last-32 tie to Morocco on penalties after a stoppage-time equaliser. In fullCody Gakpo in tears after netting crucial World Cup goal days after personal tragedyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
