World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the announcement by his partner Noa van der Bij that they had lost their unborn son...
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Netherlands' World Cup star Cody Gakpo has requested privacy following the devastating loss of his unborn son, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, with his partner Noa van der Bij.
- The couple announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, sharing their grief and gratitude for support.
- Cody Gakpo, a forward for Liverpool and the Netherlands national team, will remain with his teammates at the World Cup camp in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The Dutch Football Association has expressed full support for the family and respects their need for privacy.
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