Football
Virgil van Dijk Remains Captain of Netherlands Under Xavi
Virgil van Dijk will continue as captain of the Netherlands national team under new head coach Xavi Hernández, who confirmed the decision at a press conference in Zeist. Van Dijk, 35, agreed to extend his international career after a positive discussion with Xavi at Liverpool, citing mutual respect and enjoyment. Xavi stated that Van Dijk is a good leader and is ready for the role, while Van Dijk expressed excitement for the upcoming four matches. The pair will focus on the immediate future rather than long-term plans extending to the 2030 World Cup. The Netherlands begins their Nations League campaign on Thursday with a home match against Germany.
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