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Willem II Renames Youth Stand for Virgil van Dijk Ahead of Inaugural U13 Trophy

The tribute underscores his roots in Tilburg ahead of an international U13 tournament this weekend.

Overview

  • Willem II officially dedicated the main stand at Sportpark Prinsenhoeve as the “Virgil van Dijk Tribune.”
  • Van Dijk attended the unveiling and said the honour made him “incredibly proud,” calling it a “very special tribute.”
  • General manager Merijn Goris described the naming as a lasting gift intended to show academy players that “dreams are achievable.”
  • The first Virgil’s Legacy Trophy will take place in Tilburg on September 13–14 with 16 U13 teams taking part.
  • Liverpool’s U13s have been drawn with Paris Saint‑Germain, Bayer Leverkusen and Willem II in the group stage.