A goal, a prayer and a standing ovation for Cody Gakpo amid personal grief
“There was never a moment where he said he wanted to leave the squad and go home. “It’s awful news, and reminds us that football is secondary and there are much more important things in life.”In the 113th minute, Gakpo was substituted off for Justin Kluivert.As he walked off the pitch, the Netherlands fans in a section behind the goal immediately rose for a standing ovation.
- ▪“There was never a moment where he said he wanted to leave the squad and go home.
- ▪“It’s awful news, and reminds us that football is secondary and there are much more important things in life.”In the 113th minute, Gakpo was substituted off for Justin Kluivert.As he walked off the pitch, the Netherlands fans in a section b
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