Noa van der Bij, the partner of Netherlands international footballer Cody Gakpo, announced on Saturday via Instagram the loss of their unborn child. The baby, who was to be named Elijah Raphael Gakpo, died during pregnancy.
Van der Bij shared the news in an emotional post, expressing the couple's grief. The announcement comes as Gakpo prepares for a crucial World Cup match against Morocco.
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has not issued an official statement, but the team is expected to support Gakpo during this difficult time. Gakpo has been a key player for the Netherlands in the tournament.
