Cody Gakpo's girlfriend announces their son died during pregnancy in heartbreaking post

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCody GakpoLiverpool star Cody Gakpo's partner has announced the sad death of their second child, with Noa van der Bij sharing the news in an emotional post on social mediaCody Gakpo's girlfriend has announced that the couple have lost their second child during pregnancy(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool star Cody Gakpo's girlfriend has announced that the couple has lost their second child during pregnancy.Gakpo is currently away at the World Cup with the Netherlands, having helped his country through to the knockout stages. He scored twice in a 5-1 win over Sweden before starting the 3-1 victory over Tunisia which confirmed the Dutch topped Group F.His partner, Noa van der Bij, had followed him to the tournament to show her support, with the couple having announced they were expecting a second child just last month, having welcomed their first back in 2024.Van der Bij posted a picture to her story on Saturday though announcing that she and Gakpo had lost their baby during pregnancy, with the couple having named the boy Elijah Raphael Gakpo."With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy," Van der Bij wrote, sharing a picture of her and Gakpo's hands together."Thank you for your love and support." Underneath Elijah's name was also the message: "Forever loved.

Forever our son."Van der Bij shared another picture showing a sole candle alight in a church, writing: "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.