Virgil van Dijk and Wife Attend Special Evening for Orange Captain's Passion

Virgil van Dijk has now had time to shake off the World Cup disappointment with the Dutch national team. After a convincing group stage, Morocco proved too strong in the first knockout round, sending the internationals home. For the 34-year-old Van Dijk, questions linger about his return to the national squad. He would be 36 years old by the next major tournament, Euro 2028.

He knows better than anyone how quickly time flies. As a connoisseur of unique timepieces, he frequently checks the time. On Thursday evening, he appeared in London's upscale Mayfair district for the opening of a new AP House branch. The store, specially designed and furnished by watch brand Audemars Piguet, welcomes guests to relax, socialize, and enjoy a drink in their gleaming premises, all while browsing for a new investment, according to The Sun.

Given that new models from the brand can run into the hundreds of thousands, it was no surprise that more football stars turned up for the opening night. Not only were Van Dijk and his wife Rike Nooitgedacht present, but Liverpool teammate Joe Gomez also made an appearance. Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White was also there. He had even more time to process disappointment, as despite a strong Premier League season, the midfielder was not included in England's World Cup squad.