Van Dijk hints at international exit if Xavi fails to show respect

Van Dijk's future with the Netherlands hangs in the balance as he demands respect from new boss Xavi.

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What happened. Virgil van Dijk has admitted he could quit international football if new Netherlands boss Xavi doesn't respect him enough, following the team's World Cup exit.

• Netherlands lost to Morocco on penalties in the last 32.
• Ronald Koeman resigned as manager after the defeat.
• Van Dijk will decide after talks with Xavi during the next international break.

“Van Dijk admits he could quit international football if new Netherlands boss Xavi doesn't respect him enough.”

— Virgil van Dijk

Xavi will build for the 2028 Euros, but Van Dijk's role as skipper is uncertain.

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