Liverpool and Netherlands star Cody Gakpo mourns loss of unborn child

Cody Gakpo, the striker for English club Liverpool and the Dutch national team, is experiencing a personal tragedy after losing his unborn child. This loss comes at a difficult time as the Netherlands prepares to face Morocco in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Gakpo and his partner, model Noz Van Der Buy, announced the heartbreaking news on Saturday. They were expecting their second child, a boy, in October but suffered a miscarriage. Van Der Buy shared a poignant image on social media of them holding hands over a blanket and hat, writing, "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy died during pregnancy." She added, "Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Our beloved forever. Our son forever." In a statement, Gakpo requested privacy during this difficult period. "This is a very difficult time for our family. We kindly ask for your privacy and space. Thank you for your understanding," he wrote. The 27-year-old player was a key starter for the Netherlands in all three group stage matches of the World Cup, held in North America, contributing to his team's qualification for the next round with a goal against Sweden. The Dutch team is scheduled to play against Morocco on Tuesday in Mexico, one of the co-host nations for the tournament along with the United States and Canada.

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With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy died during pregnancy. Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Our beloved forever. Our son forever.