ARE YOU TRYING TO GET ME IN TROUBLE!? Van Dijk BEMUSED at question over referee

Virgil van Dijk was left fuming with a reporter who questioned the integrity of the referee who oversaw England's dramatic victory over the Netherlands.
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[@HaytersTV]

Full respect to Van Dijk for handling this question so well given his team has just lost a semi final 👏

[@pithius2191]

Yes, principled guy and awesome player, helped Messi during the world cup fracas, respect for Van Dijk

[@Angel-jh4ok]

Nah I'm laughing at him😂

[@risottonero4501]

​@@Angel-jh4okwhy you laughing he played great The dutch Defenders all did well but vvd was a wall

[@David.L291]

some of these reporters ask the most dumbest of questions at times tbh

[@akirasuzuki8378]

Bad bad journalism. What is wrong with these so-called sports journalists? They are trying to get a juicy line at the expense of Van Dijk.

[@shaunpierce4174]

Pretty classy responses to be fair, he didn't bite at all. He's a real class act.

[@InterYamah]

He fuckin moaned on about the pen atleast 6 times before being called out and backing down like a puff

[@ibrahimali4869]

​@@InterYamahu pipe down lad

[@wiseonwords]

@@InterYamah - Calm down, laddie.

[@sandeepathwal4188]

A real G!!!

[@grahamcook9289]

Clearly brighter than the average english Premier League player. Obviously no slack-jawed Cole Palmer!

[@allanaruba]

Football journalism = gaslighting and putting words into their mouths. Well done to Virgil on calling him out on it, especially when he's likely running high on emotions right now. Respect for his response.

[@ramingo9534]

That kind of disgusting journalism has been a thing in Italy, my homeland, for many many years now, and even worse possibly (journalists here are not that calm and "well mannered"). You guys abroad should consider yourselves somehow lucky to deal with such shameful and coward behaviour for such a short time now. But I honestly really like that you all agree that it is disgusting.

[@sandeepathwal4188]

A real G!!

[@thesaltybrit9321]

That’s journalism as a whole these days.

[@Tom-rs3ik]

Football "journalism"

[@Ilias24.]

Most likely entitled. English coming home nerd Spain will hand them 3-0 L

[@dabu8701]

He really wanted Virgil to give him that juicy controversial headline.

[@conallhomer453]

I hate the media so much. They just try to stir shit up and they tried to get Van Dijk in trouble. I feel bad for Van Dijk here.

[@patrickbatman141]

Journalists always place money and job promotions over respect for others.

[@adambrock284]

That is English journalism in a nutshell.. they want out with Gareth Southgate. I hope just for him that he wins it.

[@Yaga-mi]

Bro WANTED all the smoke also when he said I don't want to make it personal it all over it's more like we won you lose haha it's coming home type of Bs

[@tfeatherstone]

Of course he does, it's his job. People seem to forget this. These guys are here to make headlines.

[@traida111]

baiting him out with that last question LOL

[@dorualex3092]

🤣disgraceful person that reporter

[@InterYamah]

Not baiting when almost every answer van dijk was hinting to it without having the balls to say outright

[@neilmaclean294]

What’s wae the LOL you feckin Zoomer … that’s rhetorical btw … if you know it’s meaning …

[@graemeroberts7367]

@@dorualex3092 😂 the English press hounded maradona for cheating yet don’t think they should be treated the same for cheating the Dutch 😂 😂

[@Agent-E]

“If I speak I am in big trouble” 😆

[@player-won6242]

Jose

[@piiYT]

But he did not.

[@MrChrisbwee]

At 2:55 you literally hear the journalist say "I tried it". What scumbags...

[@lsr3794]

Wow good spot. This “journalist” needs to be exposed

[@cartoonvandal]

@@lsr3794 exposed for what?

[@jamatron4042]

For not doing his job properly​@@cartoonvandal

[@heldinahtmlhell]

@@jamatron4042 His is doing his job properly. He's asking questions about the match. And creating interest, which is what lines the pockets of these arrogant cocks.

[@stuart12361]

That's actually disgusting. Trying to lure him in.

[@paddy2672]

Disgusting journalism. He's now been taken out of context, and everyone thinks he's a sore loser because of disgraceful journalists trying to push a narrative

[@johnmcguigan2724]

I'm a United fan and Van Dyk handled the questions perfectly. Dismissed the last question in the manner it deserved. No way he can be taken out of context.

[@bouji_]

The video is only three minutes long. I thought everything he said was completely fair.

[@davidpeters3857]

VVD handled it perfectly

[@davidpeters3857]

@@johnmcguigan2724 💯

[@AdamMaekju]

They've been doing that the whole time

[@JB17658]

As an England fan, Virgil handled that perfectly. Some questions are so ridiculous from these journalists. Even the “do you think England can win it from here”….why would he give a sh*t.

[@ycymrobach9012]

🎯

[@user-jc2ss5zq6u]

"Tried it" right at the end. Media is vile.

[@stevenclark1973]

Class act. The media is the biggest problem with this sport. 💩

[@MrShandy123]

A referee convicted of match fixing should never be allowed to officiate a professional game.

[@663antrim]

I agree. But horses for courses. That match was rigged

[@andrewleah1983]

​@@663antrimCry more

[@matthewdrake9699]

100% correct, absolutely scandalous

[@msimms-lp5qw]

@@663antrim How rigged , when England goal disallowed in tight offside, Sounds like you're just creating

[@Lifeofriley41]

The ref didn't give the pen VAR told him to go to the screen once that happens 99 times out of 100 you know what the outcome is goina be , for what it's worth I didn't think it was a pen

[@tenzinthinley8764]

Very dignified in defeat. This guy oozes leadership

[@joeexotic5831]

​@JezzadachezzaThat's a strange thing to say about a player who's won every major competition in the English club game. Every competition and 3 out of the last 6 CL finals. Most people have a dignified respect for Virgil, seems you don't. And it quite obviously wasn't a penalty, however much we where all happy it was given

[@joeexotic5831]

@Jezzadachezza salty much. Was my comment correct? Has virgil won everything in the club game. Once or 10 times, he's still won everything. And Liverpool have won the league and CL much more than just once. And you are correct, given how many CL finals and close calls in prem etc you could quite rightly say Liverpool slightly under achieved, fair enough. But he's still won everything, which was my main point. And lets be honest, unless your a city, Liverpool or united fan, coming so close to winning the league and getting to 3 out of 6 CL finals is a big thing is it not? Plus I think youl find city broke every Ffp rule in the book, where losing favourites for CL 7 years on the bounce, whilst Liverpool got to 3 finals on a quarter of the money, so you could say city sponsoring themselves and spending what they like, but being losing favourites 7 years on the bounce is massively under achieving, much more than Liverpool I'd say if you compare money spent and profits made etc. And Liverpool dont have to make fake achievements. they've won everything many many times. Have a nice life

[@thefeatheredbutcher2806]

⁠@Jezzadachezzanot a Liverpool fan but saying ONE champions league as if that’s a bad thing when it’s more than most players will ever win is so disrespectful. Especially using that against a world class and respectful player

[@stevenicol1]

@Jezzadachezza stop crying. Liverpool have won the lot and are the most successful English team.

[@Slotmaster1827]

​@Jezzadachezza awh look at you crying because Liverpool can win every trophy and because they are most successful team in England and won most European trophies out of anyone in Britain😭🤣 jog on you clown

[@samkitty5894]

Bad call on penalty. Two players going for the ball, one trying to shoot, other trying to block. There will always be incidental contact. This is not pansy sport like basketball... Kane falls down in agony, and apparent pain...rolling and screaming. Once ref awarded him the penalty kick, he springs up to his feet like nothing happened...all the pain gone...and calmly scores a goal. So many Oscar worthy performances on this tournament. Amazing...I can see why Virgil got so frustrated. So many ref mistakes, he speaks up and gets a yellow card.

[@bramolini4835]

Yeah no one else has ever done that before !

[@cameltoelicker-rv6po]

Totaly agree...daft

[@user-mz1xu6bn2r]

​@@bramolini4835Dutch player must have strange blocking style he was late using 1 foot

[@davidmarchant9386]

Look they are rarely given on field decision was no pen this is a var issue and how incredibly rubbish it is

[@robfer5370]

Studs up and leg outstretched, makes contact with a player = automatic foul.

[@leighbrownie]

'tried it' he knows hes asking stupid questions 😂😂

[@MannYSJ1080p]

Wow that last question, first reporter was respectful and knew the line.

[@markfraser4254]

Most honourable in defeat well played Netherlands!

[@user-ky2on2he1u]

Full respect to Virgil. Eloquent and classy response.

[@AdamMaekju]

Van Dijk is a class act all round. As a player, as a sportsman and as a human-being. Much respect!

[@SiMon-em3wu]

Shame they lost because they weren’t as good.

[@Superman-nn4nw]

@@SiMon-em3wu Shame Harry Kane got a penalty awarded that never was to bail you out.

[@kooler8586]

​@@Superman-nn4nw😭😭🧂🧂😅😅

[@Superman-nn4nw]

@@kooler8586 An impersonation of you on Sunday when Spain pump you 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kooler8586]

@@Superman-nn4nw grate ro be in a final 2 time in a row how you side get on again? You bitter little 🤡

[@Conn458]

Even us England fans know that wasn’t a penalty

[@BijouBakson]

ha ha

[@msimms-lp5qw]

Right, but all teams suffer with bad decisions like that.

[@Conn458]

@@msimms-lp5qw 100%

[@JAPARICAN50-50]

Imagine if Anthony Taylor was the ref

[@msimms-lp5qw]

@@JAPARICAN50-50 Not likely in an England game😀, but I take the point

[@colloquialsoliloquy6391]

"Are you happy that a referee caught for match fixing was in charge?" Absolute scumbag question.

[@umeshpatel3606]

what a stupid question

[@MsHibbert1]

The match was fixed

[@ImperiumOfLuther]

@@MsHibbert1 if it was fixed the ref wouldve looked for any reason to send off the dutch players and any time an England player even touched the deck for example when Jude dived without a touch on him he wouldve given a freekick and yellow. The ref made some poor decisions ill agree to that and the penalty was more than soft (i dont think it was pen) and im pretty sure saka handled the ball before hand but Holland wouldnt of ended the game with 11 men if that game was fixed.

[@InterYamah]

Mate he went on about the refs decision atleast 6 times before that, if you are too stupid to see the journalist called him out on what hes sneakily saying then thats on you

[@jonny401]

Okay so what about the 40 + dirty fouls Netherlands did with no cards shown. Weghorst is a disgrace

[@martindoherty6855]

Lets face it, if the pen was awarded against England we'd all be screaming 'fix'. Full credit to Virgil, he handled that well, but he may not be so generous when he sees the replay.

[@ycymrobach9012]

🎯

[@jimmyc5892]

Handled that really well tbf

[@maveriks463]

Poor poor journalism.... Pathetic last question....

[@martinolsen007]

I do hope gakpo get the recognizion he deserves

[@justinhuybers8571]

He was amazing. Hoping he can bring that skill with Liverpool next season but if he wants to save it all up for Oranje, that would be quite alright :)

[@martinolsen007]

@@justinhuybers8571 without kloop in Liverpool, i got my doubts gakpo will get his chances

[@andrewleah1983]

😂😂😂😂 He's wank.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Was he playing 😂

[@melheno]

The ref is a proven match fixer with lots of controversial penalties. The irony is if Virgil says it he gets banned and fined.

[@SandymoorFerrariClub]

Also ironic that the English press were criticising the choice of ref for the semi-final before the match, including finding quotes from England players complaining about that ref, but in this particular match it was England who ended up benefited from that ref's questionable decisions.

[@GreatScottByJoe]

​@@SandymoorFerrariClubNot questionable though is it studs up is a foul anywhere on the pitch especially in the penalty area 😂

[@pastandcurrent]

Very questionable , all the commentary team and there expert said it wasnt a penalty straight away.. The only official who said it was is litreraly a man who fixes football matches 😂😂​@GreatScottByJoe

[@SandymoorFerrariClub]

@@pastandcurrent I know. As an England fan I'm not complaining that we're benefitting from dodgy refereeing for once. I'm just surprised that this particular ref's dodginess worked for England rather than against them!

[@davysmith8738]

​@@GreatScottByJoewhen Lee Dixon of all people says it's a pen then you can bet you're boots it's a pen,

[@masterpiece4975]

“I tried it” reporter knew exactly what he was TRYING to do but you failed buddy

[@jonnyl1302]

Virg is such a legend, so gracious in defeat. Love that guy

[@TheLeylander]

I'm English and very happy and proud we are in the final and the winning goal by Watkins was superb but our first goal wasn't a penalty.

[@jimibhoy8935]

I'm Scottish so I wasn't cheering on England 😂, however, this was your best performance by a country mile. Ohil Fodden's first half performance was clearly motm, without question. Referee ruined the game, with waay to many stupid free kicks particularly for England in my opinion. The penalty was a disgraceful decision, outrageous. It turned the game also. Overall England were the better team i would say, and deserved to win. So congratulations and well done. Shame that the referee made himself the main talking point of the match. Abysmal. As were the VAR team.

[@jimibhoy8935]

Phil Fodden that should read 😑

[@GreatScottByJoe]

OMG another one studs up and catching a player is a foul anywhere on the pitch, especially in the penalty area!!! 😂😂😂

[@jimibhoy8935]

@@GreatScottByJoe Even when the player shooting follows through and kicks the defenders foot? No... don't think so. Don't talk garbage

[@tingmomentum]

​@@jimibhoy8935 studs up and it made contact with the player bro, stop whining

[@jonesyboy69]

That question at the end was bang out of order and totally unnecessary

[@k_evralo22]

Well done for being a class act and also having the guts to answer the questions properly, Virgil. 👍 To the journalist asking the last question: how disgraceful are you. 😠

[@moleyfish54]

Fair play to VVD. He handled that interview superbly, especially the stupid question at the end.

[@nicolasperidakis3335]

What a stupid question at the end ? Typical journalists

[@reezevlog]

yup.. journalists are paid to be wankers..😅

[@stevepollard2169]

I'm English and that was no penalty.

[@GreatScottByJoe]

OMG another one studs up and catching a player is a foul anywhere on the pitch, especially in the penalty area!!! 😂😂😂

[@jeroenbezuijen3767]

​@@GreatScottByJoe There was no serious contact and it did nothing on the result of Kane's attempt. Be fair.

[@GreatScottByJoe]

@jeroenbezuijen3767 I forgot it was your foot that took the impact. Thanks for letting me know the contact wasn't serious 👌

[@charliemahoney2388]

Van Dijk came across very well. The question at the end was a perfect example of gutter journalism.

[@djsky153]

Disgraceful question

[@vampzmontana8564]

That was never a penalty England got handed that win 😂 Terrible ref

[@jakecarroll4210]

what do you expect, netherlands always getting robbed! first against Argentina and now against England lol

[@onthetrowel1895]

You can’t stick your leg out in the box with your stud’s showing YES it’s soft it’s 50/50 weather it’s given or not

[@KingSharoz786]

@@onthetrowel1895the defender had every right to go for the ball. It was in mid air how is he supposed to get the ball with his studs down? The ref should have checked VAR and seen the defender gets the ball first. No penalty.

[@arhaan2004]

You got to feel for VVD, even Liverpool are always on the wrong end of controversy especially last season ​@@jakecarroll4210

[@MF_JONES]

​@@KingSharoz786defender didn't touch the ball though

[@ericreckless541]

Virgil is one of the game's gentlemen. I am English and thrilled with the win but I have always admired Virgil

[@augustineyapp4273]

Totally agree with you.

[@89kilemal]

Handled it better than De Bruyne crying.

[@sujeevanarulampalam6264]

I am a lover of the beautiful game. The referee didn’t call the penalty on Kane and Dumfries. Then freaking VAR gets involved seriously??? There is cause and effect to the action. Kane hits the ball higher and the ball left his foot already. So the trajectory of the ball is decided already. A defender has to defend that ball. What is he supposed to do - put his face there ? Come on !! This is ridiculous VAR work. I am delighted England won, but Football suffers with these decisions. I’ve said my peace. 🙏🏻

[@mistycrowimages1875]

Scrap VAR and suspend the ref.

[@pekar43]

Poor Virgil wasn't even having a go at anyone and then the guy brings it up, such bafoons

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Lowlifers.

[@Foralluhaterz]

In no way was that a penalty, dutch got robbed

[@GreatScottByJoe]

OMG another one studs up and catching a player is a foul anywhere on the pitch, especially in the penalty area!!! 😂😂😂

[@Foralluhaterz]

@@GreatScottByJoe how did he catch player when it was unintentional?

[@GreatScottByJoe]

@Foralluhaterz doesn't matter studs up is an offence and you don't know his intentions. Anyway studs up is dangerous and an offence end of!!!

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Totally agree. Shocking decision by a shocking referee.

[@rikdryden7388]

The last two questions were ridiculous and Virgil's entire interview was absolute class. Total respect for him after that.

[@me-cu7ds]

As an england fan, no penalty...as a football player...no penalty

[@MMF1674]

Im an England fan and this is pathetic journalism from them. Props to Virgil for handling himself so professionally here especially after coming fresh out of a game where he had to face a late heartbreak

[@angelchen9053]

Class Act Virgil.... Baiting like this is uncalled for.... Journalism at its worst!!!

[@lisaburston]

Well done VVD. Great responses there. Lots of respect. Must have been tough doing that interview after a loss.

[@barcelona12ist]

I am not a big football fan but a huge Van Dijk fan, what a class act he is 💙

[@jahmalwilliam6049]

Personally as an English person , i have to be honest and say we have been lucky in this whole tournament from group stage with teams we had to the knockout stages.... we have been turgid and laboured at best, last night the luck rolled on and that was never a penalty as there was no clear and obvious error. I feel the media helped with this win especially all the spotlight on the ref coming into the game of people saying we doomed with his match fixing scandal and issue with Jude.... He felt almost obliged to endear himself to the England fans, you cant tell me most of the big calls went in our favor, but we can all agree to disagree that we have been very lucky, but does the luck run out against a top team like Spain? 👀

[@user-ih4vy8ty5h]

If the refs want to help a specific team to win, that team will win. It happened in Qatar 2022 too.

[@xl51956]

Virgil, genuine England fans do not feel like this reporter and we feel your pain you're wonderful player & man ✨✨

[@daze8585]

That was a stupid question to ask Virgil , he handled it well

[@robertanderson2552]

Absolute gentleman

[@711honved]

The pen was utterly bizarre! I know that contact is disappearing from football but Kane kicked the defenders foot.

[@Fluffysweep]

So the defenders foot doesn't go towards Kane whatsoever right..?

[@ycymrobach9012]

👍🏻

[@anthonycraddock6739]

@@Fluffysweepit’s a split second decision and the defender went for the ball. Kane was quicker . Contact sport what’s the defender supposed to do in this particular case . Never a penalty . I am English and I’d pretty peed off if I was Dutch on such a laughable decision.

[@msimms-lp5qw]

@@Fluffysweep They both do , so they're either both commiting a foul or neither

[@PeterPump1]

This Van Dijk guy (didn't really know him before) is quite a humble and mature man. Congratulations!

[@patinho5589]

He is captain of Liverpool, and one of the best defenders in the world. He won the premier league with Liverpool and the Champions League also.

[@Petersworld77]

I’m guessing you either don’t follow football or you live under a rock?

[@PeterPump1]

@@Petersworld77 Let's just say I don't follow the Premier League, because I don't live in England, but I don't exactly live under a rock. ;-)

[@TPCDAZ]

Virgil knows what the English press are like

[@mr.jamesdavidrobert2115]

What a fantastic interview, in a difficult situation, in a second language. Class act.

[@Kenny-zn6dl]

The referee is not fit for a game this big and two outrageous decisions decided this game, a penalty that wasn't a penalty and a free that led to winning goal that wasn't a free, the English player dived and cheated his way to a free kick, leaving all that aside Holland just simply weren't good enough up front, and too many average players.

[@kailashpatel1706]

Their midfield was a let down...No speed of ball to the wide areas and no support from Xavi to Gapko...

[@Robadine-he7cp]

Thought he spoke well. Made no excuses. But I'm sure there are others in the replies finding fault with what he said 😂 or otherwise known as Everton, Man Utd and Man City fans 😂

[@guitarman704]

Well done Virgil, not falling into the hacks trap.

[@coltonconner782]

Englands 1st half was bang on second half dry but last 10 mins was quality

[@terryharrison5185]

I switched off the TV after the penalty was given...

[@fightingforce8498]

Either way both of them won't win euros 😂😂

[@LynxoneYT]

@@fightingforce8498either way Netherlands now have no chance of winning. What’s your point? England have more chance than none

[@geralt7926]

Same

[@bradleythomas27]

2:43 EXACTLY! Why are you trying to get the guy in trouble!?!? Hush ya mowt...England are in the final. BE DONE!

[@wilf18]

He sounds well spoken. Good responses

[@dface6447]

i’m a LFC fan and obviously happy that 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 are in the final but massive respect to VVD and all the netherlands team 👍,we’ll see you back at LFC with Cody and Ryan YNWA.

[@KINGKING10109]

2:26 why Tf are you asking him a question about England…?🤣🤣 He’s just been knocked out of a European semi final to a dodgy decision….

[@sonnydaze5016]

Referee in English pocket

[@paulhynes170]

sour grapes you obviously too young to remember Rotterdam in 1993

[@marcgibbs6409]

😂 always a excuse the dutch played shite

[@j.6230]

@@paulhynes170 What does that have to do with today, the mental gymnastics lol...

[@flaminghottendons758]

The line from a tune by the streets comes to mind, (Dry your eyes mate) 😂

[@marzipanmonkey]

"I tried it.." that right there shows you these reporters are more concerned about trying to get a juicy headline above anything else. :/ Glad he's too experienced and professional to fall for it.

[@0r4ng3p33l]

People saying it was a harsh penalty but anywhere else on the pitch and it's a foul

[@clockworkman8210]

it was a clear cut pen, late foul, studs up. not sure what neville and co are banging on about?

[@hazzy2285]

For penalties the ruling is more harsh. Many games in premier league there was no penalty for example doku kicking mc allister or watkins getting pushed from behind. Thats why it makes no sense for a penalty to be given as there is 0 consistency. If that happened in the prem, it would definitely not be a pen

[@Gunjack1440]

@@hazzy2285actually the McAllister being kicked was a penalty…..if you heard the var commentary, Oliver didn’t see it but told the var no penalty I saw it. The VAR then didn’t even review the incident. If anyone should be investigated for match fixing, it’s Oliver. I personally would not have called this a penalty because it’s more or less incidental contact and really initiated by Kane on the follow through, but half these refs don’t have playing experience or common sense.

[@clockworkman8210]

@@hazzy2285 if its a foul, its a foul and in turn a pen. no such thing as ‘harsh for a penalty’ penalties are fouls in the box

[@hazzy2285]

@@Gunjack1440 Yeah exactly, even the VAR review said its not a penalty

[@PompeyClassof84]

VVD handled that well. So happy we’re through but the Dutch have every right to feel cheated on that penalty. I hate VAR with a passion. It’s only needed due to the money riding on games these days and it’s ruining the game I love. If that’s a penalty the games gone mad.

[@nicolasperidakis3335]

It is a pen. All day .

[@leannecampbell4551]

It’s cheating, plain and simple. The game gone to pot when VAR was brought in. It’s as rigged as the NFL and NBA.

[@PompeyClassof84]

@@nicolasperidakis3335 well then you’ve lost the plot as well mush!

[@kermit56780]

.. "In that (other) game he was alright" Consider himself in trouble 🤣

[@alexstefan4359]

Both teams played really well tbh but only one can come out a winner. Respect to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🙌🏼

[@rocksinpants1619]

Your only an hour from home,enjoy your own bed tonight

[@89kilemal]

*You're

[@foreigncurrency83]

​@@89kilemal new English teacher

[@89kilemal]

@@foreigncurrency83 They need it.

[@afiquedanish806]

Ur arrogance is gonna make u lose in the final

[@Gunjack1440]

You realize that he lives in Liverpool right?

[@bobbyboko6317]

England were the better team on the day , its Football

[@YawnWoofDog]

No they really werent.

[@alexwind7123]

Meh, for what a stretch of the 1st half? Cause they didn’t go fucking shit in the 2nd half until the last minute, where they got possession from a very very soft foul called on Gakpo

[@JiggyMcCue]

@@Snoozer-vine Completely wrong.

[@ericreckless541]

@@Snoozer-vine England had a very dubious off side given against them when Saka scored. The lines were never shown on screen. On balance I thought England were the better team. They had more possession and the more intent. Dutch seemed content to nullify England in the second half and try to pinch a goal from a set piece.

[@MJSpin1]

​@@YawnWoofDog they very clearly were. Netherlands was lucky to be level and not 2 or 3 down in the 1st half. What game were you watching? 😂

[@paullepine4765]

Even during the game when under stress,, he was calm and respectful to the referee.... Pure class.

[@mariusHGV2]

So many ref desicions went off both ways so no need to cry, so many🇳🇱faults was no whistle. So congrats to my brothers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sf5912]

VVD our captain makes be proud! Unlucky Virg! See you back in red soon! YNWA

[@Darrenski]

Even as an Englishman i feel for him. We all know exactly how he feels. I'm still not over maradonna thinking he was god in 86, or lampards 'goal' in 2010. It's just one of those things all pro players have to deal with sooner or later and he dealt with it like a man. But i bet the dutch didn't expect to make the semis anyway so they've obviously got better than they have been the past few years. He's a top bloke. The penalty was a bit weak but over all i think England played better. But he'd already answered the questions about the ref before that idiot jumped in to goad a response out of him. That's why the guy is captain material and i hope he ends his career in the EPL..hes been a brilliant player for liverpool.

[@clockworkman8210]

weak? it was late challenge, studs first. anywhere else on the pitch its a foul. thats what penalties are, dutch had loads of soft fouls go their way

[@tonymaner5510]

1966 is it all ok?

[@RFED2O]

Maradona is STILL GOD and always will be .. Get over it ffs

[@user-bm3qj5xs1g]

Wouldn't say the same if holland got it usual english double standards ​@@clockworkman8210

[@robharding5345]

Respect , after all they felt they were robbed, and 5 yrs ago, that penalty would not have been awarded.

[@2ag816]

Excellent interview!

[@spaceinspiration]

This is why Media suck. English journalists suck. Yes im from England and i hate how our journalists go about their job. We were lucky to get the penalty which in my opinion wasn't a penalty. I actually like the dutch. Well played

[@kwilson5832]

Euro 2020 Semi-Final: England win because they are awarded a controversial penalty. Euro 2024 Semi-Final: England win because they are awarded a controversial penalty.

[@user-tb4tt7jx2f]

Liverpool fan , Virgil we love you, I’m so sorry .Holland played immence 2 half , England took there 1 and only Chance , deffo no penalty😮

[@graziflorida4377]

We all know the games are corrupted, but $$ keeps everyone going....

[@robshaw3655]

If that penalty decision had been given against England we would have been a lot less diplomatic than van dijk was. Seems you can now get a penalty for kicking an opposing players boot.

[@bramolini4835]

Dangerous

[@89kilemal]

Not allowed to block shots apparently

[@user-mz1xu6bn2r]

In todays football that is a pen no real attempt to get ball Dutch player knows you cannot go in studs up verydangerous

[@alexwind7123]

@@user-mz1xu6bn2rthat’s a horrible take lmao you gotta be incredibly bias to believe that

[@user-mz1xu6bn2r]

​@@89kilemalstuds dont block shoots he want near the ball he caught kane really well blocked his leg

[@richardcalisi9188]

As an Argentine, I have huge respect for Dijk !! I think he is a great player and has great sportsmanship. I will never forget the feud between Argentina and them in World Cup. And Dijk tried to defend Messi from getting hit or pushed. I hope one day he will lift the trophy...but not vs my Argentina . heheheh

[@TheNizoubizou]

It's hard to concede a goal right at the end.

[@vrzM8]

Crap journalist, crap title. Big respect Virgil

[@Valhalla88888]

That was NO penalty Kane milked it for what it was worth scandalous decision!!!

[@tonyka2439]

Never saw virgil in this game,was he even on?

[@robovac3557]

You must be one of those who's on their phone while "watching the game".

[@dorualex3092]

no xD

[@melissamurray1328]

He almost scored 2x on 2 set piece ..corners.

[@ahmadrunningwild85]

​@@robovac3557the guy was asking a question. Why is your response rude?

[@robovac3557]

@@ahmadrunningwild85 If you think it was a genuine question then that's on you there fella.

[@TommyJones-vw5jh]

Have a few weeks rest mate...see you in our shirt in a few weeks.. ynwa 👍

[@madhatter217]

He's a legend for Liverpool and Holland and fair play to him for not getting into the blame game, I am English and am delighted that England are in the final but I'm not sure that should have been a penalty.

[@keegan773]

Hold your head high Virgil. YNWA

[@Vavagutt]

As much as I rooted for England, the penalty was simply the wrong call. And the goal from the penalty had an effect on the entire game. Anyone saying the penalty was correct call is nothing more than a dumb fanboy.

[@tornardo0227]

Such a wise man, handled that question brilliantly! ❤

[@kylewilkinson6149]

Class from van dijk as always

[@bobschipperijn5969]

haahaha, the referee was rigged, get outa here with these endrounds, football is dead, they can control the game even more with the VAR, goodluck England hope u win this one!

[@theacecrafts]

Please Explain To Me How it was rigged? VAR Denied Foden's Half-line Goal, Netherlands got their goal and Free Kicks, Saka Got a Goal Denied due to an Offside. And It was a Pretty Even Match To be honest. So the Refs Did Fantastic. (And if you're going to explain about Harry's Pen), The Refs Were looking at the contact of the foot, the reason why it was is that the Netherlands Player didn't even touch the ball, you don't see the second Ricochet at all. So it wasn't rigged at all.

[@leannecampbell4551]

@@theacecrafts Was Foden’s shot over the line?? No! Was Saka offside? Yes. Both decisions clear as day, so what you yapping about??

[@MrAlumrocky]

​@@theacecraftswhat a daft comment

[@silver_fox4040]

Lets be honest if theres contact on kane then its a penalty anywhere else on the pitch its a freekick, it was late and high

[@Iamzani]

There is a bit of difference between giving a free kick or a pen… it’s not the same

[@marcgibbs6409]

​@@Iamzanididdums

[@silver_fox4040]

@Iamzani well it is the same a foul is a foul some are warnings some are yellows and reds. As I said if there is contact its a foul because anywhere else on the pitch that would of been a yellow card and a freekick. If there is no contact then kane has done a Tom Daley and cheated it's pretty simple

[@huwprice881]

What an articulate, intelligent, and restrained interview.

[@davidkotze4140]

Well said Virgil ! 👏❤😊