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Lionel Messi has already made his feelings clear on Virgil van Dijk before World Cup showdown - Liverpool Echo
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Van Dijk's humbling of the superb Messi at the World Cup | Liverpool FC You'll Never Walk Alone Liverpool News
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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk admits he has 'no idea how to stop Lionel Messi' ahead of Champions League semi-final vs Barcelona | The Sun
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Lionel Messi a danger even when 'chilling' – Van Dijk relishing Dutch battle with Argentina superstar
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Why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are now no match for Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk - Ian Doyle - Liverpool Echo
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Virgil van Dijk is one-up over Lionel Messi but still rates him best | Football News - Times of India
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi shakes hands with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk before the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg match at the Nou Camp, Barcelona Stock Photo - Alamy
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GTV SPORTS+ on Twitter: "Leo Messi is being shielded by Virgil van Dijk from his own teammates. 👏🏿 #GTVSports #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/oDe7TbeuTQ" / Twitter
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ESPN FC on Twitter: "Van Dijk on trying to defend against Messi 👀 https://t.co/NDkbm7U0df" / Twitter
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Virgil van Dijk deserved to beat Lionel Messi to FIFA men's player award, says Neil Lennon | Football News | Sky Sports
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