Cody Gakpo’s partner announces tragic miscarriage in heartbreaking post

28 Jun 2026 • 1:35 AM MYT
The Independent
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Cody Gakpo’s partner announces tragic miscarriage in heartbreaking post

  • Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced the devastating loss of their baby boy, Elijah, during pregnancy.
  • Van der Bij shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, stating that their son passed away and expressing their grief.
  • The couple had revealed in May that they were expecting their second child.
  • Gakpo is currently representing the Netherlands at the World Cup, where he has been instrumental in their progression to the knockout stages.
  • Van der Bij attended the Netherlands' World Cup opener, and Gakpo has since scored two goals and provided an assist in the tournament.

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