Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk unveils ‘Virgil’s Legacy Trophy’ Youth Tournament
Liverpool and Netherlands superstar defender, Virgil van Dijk has officially announced the launch of a new youth tournament called ‘Virgil’s Legacy Trophy’. Currently, he is hailed as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and the world, due to his exceptional performances for both club and country over the years.
The Dutch International has marked a significant impact on the game with his on-field contributions, helping Liverpool to win multiple silverware such as the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup.
This time, Virgil van Dijk aims to extend his legacy off the field with the introduction of a youth level academy tournament to provide a world class platform to the next generation of talents in collaboration with his boyhood club academy, Willem II.
The former Saint’s centre-back voiced his joy stating, “I feel strongly about inspiring others and want to give the next generation of players a proper platform to perform. The best pitches, facilities and officials”.
The ‘Virgil’s Legacy Trophy’ will be kicking off from September this year at Willem’s academy premises, starting with the group stages and the final is set to be played at Koning Willem II Stadion, the club’s home stadium.
The towering defender began his career at the Tilburg-based club Willem, at the age of 8, before moving on to join top clubs and cementing his stature as one of the best modern day defenders in the game.
In addition to some of the most elite youth academies in Europe, such as Liverpool, Ajax, PSG, and Arsenal, will take part in the competition later this year. Alongside Van Dijk’s former club’s academies, Groningen, Celtic, and Southampton.
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