VIRJIL VAN DIJK PARTIES WITH LEBRON JAMES AT DR. DRE AND SNOOP DOGGY DOGG DRINK LAUNCH EVENT AS LIVERPOOL STAR ENJOYS WELL-EARNED BREAK AFTER EURO 2014

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk shared 'good vibes' with NBA legend LeBron James at a special event in London.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Van Dijk shared snaps on Instagram of himself with James, Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, looking firmly at home alongside megastars of sport and music.

WHAT VIRGIL VAN DIJK SAID

Van Dijk captioned his post: "When worlds collide! Good vibes, good people."

THE GOSSIP

Van Dijk was invited to attend the UK launch of Dre and Snoop's Gin & Juice drink, named after the duo's 1994 single, at Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace in west London. The rappers performed together on a London stage for the first time in 30 years and were even joined by surprise guest Eminem.

WHAT NEXT?

Van Dijk was in action at Euro 2024 for Netherlands until July 10 and is currently taking a break before he resumes training with Liverpool. His team-mates were beaten by Preston in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday before they head off to the United States for their pre-season tour. Three games will see the Reds take on Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United between July 26 and August 3.

- Jamie Spencer