Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in a European football match, days after experiencing a personal tragedy—the loss of his unborn son. The Dutch team's tournament hopes ended in defeat to Morocco on penalties. According to BBC Sport, Gakpo's appearance and goal highlighted the reality that athletes continue performing through significant personal grief.

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