VIRAL MOMENT: Virgil van Dijk pays tribute to the Argentine legend after Lionel Messi's brilliant hat-trick against Algeria in the World Cup! The Liverpool and Netherlands star defender was spotted wearing Lionel Messi's legendary T-shirt. Van Dijk's respectful gesture is proof that Messi's influence in the world of football extends beyond the field to rival stars. Respect recognizes greatness. Virgil van Dijk Lionel Messi.