Cody Gakpo and partner mourn loss of unborn son Elijah

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij revealed on Instagram that they have suffered the loss of their unborn son, Elijah. The announcement came shortly after Gakpo featured in the Netherlands’ 3‑1 World Cup win over Tunisia.

The couple thanked fans for their outpouring of support while asking for privacy to grieve. Their heartfelt message highlighted the personal challenges athletes can face beyond the pitch.