Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for “privacy and space” following the devastating loss of his unborn son.His partner, model Noa van der Bij, announced earlier on Saturday that she had suffered a miscarriage. The couple were expecting a second child together, with the baby due in October.Van der Bij shared the heartbreaking news on social media, posting a picture of the pair holding hands over a blanket and knitted hat.”With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy,” she wrote. “Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son.”She later posted a photo of a candle and cross, sharing a poignant moment of solace. “We went to church to light a candle. Afterward, we walked to the church playground with our son, Samuel. There was only one other child there. His name was Elijah. There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God. He reminded us that our little boy is never far away.”In a post of his own, Gakpo, who is on World Cup duty with his country, wrote: “This is an incredibly difficult time for our family. We kindly ask for our privacy and space. Thank you for your understanding.”The 27-year-old has started all three of the Netherlands’ World Cup group games, scoring twice against Sweden to help his country progress to the knockout stages. The Netherlands will face Morocco in the Round of 32 on Tuesday.
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World Cup 2026: Netherlands star Cody Gakpo asks for privacy after loss of unborn son
