Cody Gakpo's partner sends heartfelt message after Liverpool forward breaks down in tears

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NewsShowbiz NewsCody GakpoNoa van der Bij shared a message of support after the Liverpool forward's brave performance days after the loss of their unborn sonCody Gakpo's partner has shared a heartfelt message after the Liverpool forward's brave performance in the World Cup. Noa van der Bij has been in a relationship with the footballer for several years and they welcomed their first child in the world in 2024.The couple shared the devastating news on June their second child had passed away during pregnancy.

Gakpo displayed tremendous courage in the face of grief to play for the Netherlands during the country's round of 32 tie against Morocco. Noa has taken to Instagram this morning to pay tribute to her partner as she re-shared an image of Gakpo's celebration as he pointed to the sky.She shared a heart emoji, along with a praying hands, as she said: "So proud." Gakpo's goal comes just days after Noa confirmed the tragic news about how their child, who they had named Elijah, had died during pregnancy.She said: "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy.

Thank you for your understanding."Gakpo's goal looked to be decisive to send his country into the last 16 of the World Cup. Gakpo's started every game for his country during the World Cup campaign.He scored three times and became the second highest all time scorer for his country at the World Cup.