Max Verstappen and Virgil van Dijk Team Up to Celebrate Dutch Hopes for EURO 2024 and EA SPORTS Upgrade
In a rare crossover of football and Formula 1, Dutch powerhouses Max Verstappen and Virgil van Dijk came together to discuss national pride, sporting excellence, and digital glory through EA SPORTS.
A Meeting of Champions
The conversation took place during a photo shoot organized by EA SPORTS to celebrate the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024™ update in EA SPORTS FC™ 24. Both stars—each at the pinnacle of his sport—shared thoughts on their respective journeys and the exciting prospects for the Netherlands at this summer’s European Championship in Germany.
Max Verstappen, coming off a dominant 2023 Formula One season, retains the highest driver rating in EA SPORTS Formula 1.
Virgil van Dijk, the steadfast Liverpool captain and Dutch national team leader, is featured as a special player item in EA SPORTS FC™ 24, reflecting his importance on and off the pitch.
Dutch Ambitions for EURO 2024
With the Netherlands successfully qualifying for EURO 2024, both athletes expressed optimism about the team’s chances. Van Dijk, as the face of the national squad’s defense, emphasized the hunger and belief within the squad. Verstappen, while focused on racing, showed his unwavering support for his fellow countrymen in orange.
Their talk highlighted a unified Dutch spirit, both in the virtual world of gaming and in real-world competition.
EA SPORTS Delivers Free EURO 2024™ Upgrade
Coinciding with this epic athlete collaboration, EA SPORTS announced a free UEFA EURO 2024™ expansion for EA SPORTS FC™ 24, launching in summer 2024. Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the excitement of the tournament, experiencing updated teams, kits, stadiums, and special player items like van Dijk’s.
Digital and Real-World Icons
Whether it’s tearing through circuits at breakneck speed or locking down strikers on the biggest football stages, Verstappen and van Dijk are elite figures in their respective realms—and now, they’re digital icons too.
As anticipation builds for both the European Championship and upcoming Formula 1 races, this crossover reminds fans that Dutch excellence knows no boundaries—on the track, on the pitch, or in the game.