Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo receives team
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Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo receives team support after miscarriage during World Cup

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Netherlands' Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bij suffered a miscarriage during the World Cup. At a press conference, teammates expressed their support for the player.

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On social media, the couple shared the news of the loss of their unborn son.

At a press conference ahead of tonight's round of 32 tie against Morocco, national team coach Ronald Koeman was asked about how the squad had handled the tragedy.

"We have done what was in our power in terms of support. We have been his support, he can trust us, the other players," he said, according to Sportbladet.

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk also expressed his support for his teammate.

"It's terrible news and it shows that football is secondary. There are more important things in life," he said.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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