Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk showed his class ahead of Liverpool's final pre-season fixture in America.
The centre-half, who starred in Jurgen Klopp's side's 2-2 draw with Sporting at Yankee Stadium, sent a touching message ahead of kick-off to the dad of brave young Liverpool fan Freddie Williams, who died on Monday.
Van Dijk sent his message of condolences and support to David Williams on Twitter.
Mr Williams shared an emotional post on the social media site alongside pictures of his son with the Liverpool defender.
The post read: "I don’t tweet much but I wanted to thank the amazing @mcveigh_owen for what they’ve done for our family.
"Our brave Freddie passed away on Monday after 4 years fighting cancer and it’s the hardest thing in the world. But we have new amazing memories thanks to @mcveigh_owen".
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The Dutch skipper sent a moving reply to Mr Williams and his family following the heartbreaking loss of their son.
Van Dijk wrote: "Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family during these tough times. Thinking of you all. With love from my family to yours".
Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family during these tough times. Thinking of you all. With love from my family to yours ❤
— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) July 24, 2019
Mr Williams sent a reply to the 28-year-old, he said: "Thank you. You played your part too and helped us make those memories.
"I’m glad you’re involved with Mark and Joanne and I hope it brings smiles to lots more kids like Freddie in the future!"
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— Owen McVeigh FD (@mcveigh_owen) July 24, 2019
Away from the pitch, Van Dijk and his wife, Rike, are regularly involved in charity work, with the Dutch skipper getting involved with the Owen McVeigh Foundation last year.
Van Dijk gave the Merseyside charity his hospitality box at Anfield for the game against Crystal Palace back in January, having already ensured that as many as 120 children enjoyed a Christmas period to remember a month before.
The Owen McVeigh Foundation was set up by Mark and Joanne McVeigh in memory of their son Owen, who passed away at the age of 11 in December 2015 following a short battle with leukaemia.
The foundation's mission is to offer help and support to families where children are seriously ill with cancer, creating life memories.
