Netherlands national football team defender Virgil van Dijk became an absolute hero after Monday's match against the German national team. The player helped his team equalize 2-2 with Germany, scoring in the 90th minute. However, after the match, he made a heartwarming gesture. Referee Ovidius Hateganas, who officiated the game, couldn't hold back tears after the match due to his recently deceased mother. Netherlands captain 27-year-old Virgil van Dijk approached and hugged the crying referee. "That man was broken, standing there with tears in his eyes after the match. I approached, wished him strength, and told him that he had officiated well today. It's just a small thing, but maybe it will help him," explained the Netherlands footballer about his gesture. The result of the draw allowed the Netherlands to advance to the next stage of the Nations League.
Referee Ovidiu Hategan recently lost his mother. Right after the FT whistle Virgil van Dijk went towards him to comfort him, while crying. This is beautiful.
— AFC Ajax (@TheEuropeanLad) November 19, 2018
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