Cody Gakpo Scores Emotional Goal in Netherlands’ World Cup Loss to Morocco
The Intersection of Personal Tragedy and Professional Performance in Elite Sports Cody Gakpo, a 27-year-old forward for the Netherlands, continued to play in the World Cup despite the recent death of his unborn child, an event he and his partner, Noa van der Bij, announced on Saturday. Gakpo’s decision to remain with the squad highlights … Read more