VIRGIL VAN DIJK has been slapped with a £100,000 fine while seeing his Premier League ban extended for his outburst against match officials.
The defender was sent off in the 29th minute of Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Newcastle.
Van Dijk was judged to deny Toon ace Alexander Isak a goalscoring opportunity when he fouled him on the edge of the area, seeing the 32-year-old handed a straight red card.
However, the Reds captain was left fuming with the decision and took it up directly with referee John Brooks and fourth official Craig Pawson – with footage from the exchange revealed to the public.
The X-rated rant saw Van Dijk label the decision a “f***ing joke” before continuing his complaints while heading down the tunnel at St James’ Park.
Van Dijk missed Liverpool’s final Premier League outing – a 3-0 win over Aston Villa – before the International break.
But he will now also miss their first game back against Wolves on September 16, with Liverpool sitting third in the league after taking ten points from a possible 12.
An FA statement confirmed Van Dijk had been charged with improper conduct, landing him an additional game ban and £100,000 fine.