Football
Irritated Van Dijk Feels Insufficient Appreciation from Oranje
Dutch national team captain Virgil van Dijk expressed feeling insufficient appreciation and confidence from external sources during a press conference. The 35-year-old player highlighted a disparity between domestic and global perceptions, stating he desires equal evaluation compared to other players. Following a discussion with new head coach Xavi Hernández, Van Dijk decided to extend his international career for at least two years, though he indicated that personal analysis of his career might influence future decisions if mutual respect is lacking.
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