After learning a “expensive lesson,” Virgil van Dijk hopes “money goes to the right people.”
For his behavior following his red card at Newcastle, Virgil van Dijk was given a £100,000 fine and an additional one-match suspension. He hopes the money will be donated to a “good cause.”
The Liverpool captain was forced to miss the victory over Aston Villa because of his dismissal at Newcastle, but his response led to another charge and a subsequent suspension and fine.
Surprisingly, his £100,000 fine is among the highest ever imposed on a player in the Premier League.
After letting his “frustrations get the better of me,” Van Dijk has stated that he “totally accepts” the decision, but he is hopeful the six-figure payment goes to
a good cause.
Before the Netherlands’ match against Ireland, Van Dijk spoke to the media and said, “It has been a hard and expensive lesson.”
“I honestly can’t talk about it any more. I’ve come to terms with it and am relieved that it’s over.
“I was penalized for it, but I don’t believe I was used as an example. I hope the funds are used for the appropriate causes. A worthwhile cause is preferable.
In reality, Jurgen Klopp posed a comparable inquiry shortly after receiving a £75,000 fine for his remarks about referee Paul Tierney in May.
Like always, Klopp stated, “I would like to know where the money goes.” “I’d be more than happy to pay if it were for a worthwhile cause. I find it to be a little harsh if the FA keeps it.
The FA insists that they are a non-profit organization and that all fine money is reinvested into English football at all levels.
With his six-figure punishment, Van Dijk has therefore significantly helped, but it’s fascinating to see that he doesn’t think he’s been “set as an example.”
Since the incident, there has been much discussion over his remarks against the match officials and the justifiable punishment he received. Many people are of the opinion that other players won’t face the same consequences under the same conditions.
