Heartbreak for misfiring Lukaku as Belgium exits FIFA World Cup after draw with Croatia
2 years, 1 month ago

Heartbreak for misfiring Lukaku as Belgium exits FIFA World Cup after draw with Croatia

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku, who was introduced as a half-time substitute in Belgium’s must-win Group F match against Croatia, had three solid chances to score for Belgium, but could not convert any, as it got knocked out of the FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw. Lukaku’s third chance came in the 90th minute, which was arguably his best chance to score and put his team in the driver’s seat. RELATED FIFA WORLD CUP STORIES His final chance to score came in the third minute of second-half additional time, but this wasn’t as simple as the other two. Lukaku found himself in a good position inside the Croatia box and was ready to dispatch a shot but Croatia’s masked hero Josko Gvardiol put in a brilliant last-ditch challenge to deny the striker.

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Lukaku back for Belgium in last-ditch bid to make Nations League quarters
2 months ago

Lukaku back for Belgium in last-ditch bid to make Nations League quarters

The Hindu  

Belgium has recalled top-scorer Romelu Lukaku to its 23-man squad for its last two Nations League group matches against Italy and Israel as it makes a last-ditch effort to reach the quarterfinals, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday. Lukaku was left out of the squad for its opening four Nations League matches over the last two months. Yet Tedesco said …

Euro 2024: Belgium aims to emerge top of four-way Group E game against Ukraine
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium aims to emerge top of four-way Group E game against Ukraine

The Hindu  

Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams — including Romania and Slovakia — are level on three points. “Of course he would have liked to have the goals because now when he scores I think he’s scared to celebrate.” Ukraine playing for …

Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne embody the best and worst of Belgium in vital win over Romania
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne embody the best and worst of Belgium in vital win over Romania

The Independent  

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Euro 2024: Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice

The Hindu  

Two Romelu Lukaku goals were ruled out by video review and Belgium fell to a stunning 1-0 loss to Slovakia in wild Group E at the European Championship on June 17. Slovakia struck in the seventh minute through forward Ivan Schranz then survived a string of misses by Belgium record scorer Lukaku, whose two second-half goals were overturned after first …

Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice at Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Two Romelu Lukaku goals were ruled out by video review and Belgium fell to a stunning 1-0 loss to Slovakia in wild Group E at the European Championship on Monday. Slovakia struck in the seventh minute through forward Ivan Schranz then survived a string of misses by Belgium record scorer Lukaku, whose two second-half goals were overturned …

Lukaku fit to face England as Belgium seeks improvement
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lukaku fit to face England as Belgium seeks improvement

The Hindu  

Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku will be fit to face England in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday and adds considerable firepower to an attack that looked devoid of ideas in the disappointing 0-0 draw with Ireland last weekend. “Lukaku is ready to start,” the coach told reporters on Monday, before confirming that goalkeeper Koen Casteels remains sidelined with a …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Lukaku’s four-goal haul lifts Belgium to big win over Azerbaijan
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Lukaku’s four-goal haul lifts Belgium to big win over Azerbaijan

The Hindu  

Striker Romelo Lukaku scored four goals in 20 first-half minutes as brilliant Belgium cruised to an emphatic 5-0 victory over 10-man Azerbaijan in a Euro 2024 Group F qualifier in blustery Brussels on Sunday. The home side was 4-0 up inside 37 minutes as it profited from an early red card for Azerbaijan’s Eddy Israfilov who was sent off for …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lucky goal sends Belgium top of group
1 year, 4 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lucky goal sends Belgium top of group

The Hindu  

Yannick Carrasco scored a fortuitous goal as injury-hit Belgium won 1-0 in Azerbaijan on Saturday and went top of European Championship qualifying Group F, overcoming a poor pitch and soaring temperatures to register the victory. Belgium looked to go on the attack from the start with Leandro Trossard hitting the post after a neat pass from Romelu Lukaku, playing despite …

Belgium to field Lukaku despite lack of playing time
1 year, 4 months ago

Belgium to field Lukaku despite lack of playing time

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco says he will have no hesitation throwing Romelu Lukaku into the attack for Saturday’s European Championship qualifier away against Azerbaijan even if the striker has only played 20 minutes this season. The 30-year-old striker, whose 75 goals in 108 matches for Belgium make him the country’s top goalscorer, moved on loan from Chelsea to AS Roma …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Lukaku double steers Belgium to victory in Estonia
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Lukaku double steers Belgium to victory in Estonia

The Hindu  

Stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice in three minutes and Johan Bakayoko netted his first international goal as Belgium ended a tumultuous few days with a 3-0 victory over Estonia in their Euro 2024 Group F qualifier on Tuesday. The visitors had been rocked by a row between new coach Domenico Tedesco and veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the build-up …

Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria
1 year, 6 months ago

Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The rebuilding of Belgium looks well on track under Domenico Tedesco, even without Kevin De Bruyne. Jeremy Doku, Dodi Lukebakio and Yannick Carrasco started alongside Romelu Lukaku, who was handed the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured De Bruyne. Without De Bruyne and Amadou Onana, Belgium’s midfield struggled in the first half but adapted and its …

Euro 2024 Qualifier: Lukaku overshadows Ibrahimovic return as Belgium beat Sweden
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifier: Lukaku overshadows Ibrahimovic return as Belgium beat Sweden

The Hindu  

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick as they claimed a 3-0 win over Sweden which overshadowed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s much-anticipated return to international football in their opening Group F Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday. The win at the Friends Arena gave new Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco the perfect start as his side seek to bounce back form a disappointing group-stage …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

FIFA World Cup: Belgium's 'golden generation' fails to deliver on the big stage once again
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Belgium's 'golden generation' fails to deliver on the big stage once again

Firstpost  

Belgium crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a win, a draw and a loss to finish third in Group F. Romelu Lukaku had come on as a half-time substitute for Belgium against Croatia. This group of players deserves respect, deserves admiration for what they’ve done.” For what it’s worth, Belgium did finish third at the 2018 FIFA …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany, Belgium crash out in big World Cup upsets; Japan & Morocco win groups
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany, Belgium crash out in big World Cup upsets; Japan & Morocco win groups

India TV News  

In a day of big upsets in the FIFA World Cup 2022, four-time World Champions Germany have crashed out of the tournament despite their 4-2 win over Costa Rica. Germany face back-to-back World Cup Group stage exits Germany suffered a second consecutive World Cup group-stage exit despite a thrilling 4-2 win over Costa Rica on a night of sensational Group …

Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw
2 years, 1 month ago

Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The ball reached Romelu Lukaku right in front of goal with seconds remaining. Minutes after the game, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez announced he’d be leaving his role after more than six years — a decision he said he had reached before the World Cup started. “This is a team mix of experience and youth,” said Croatia …

Croatia vs Belgium player ratings: Romelu Lukaku abysmal in front of goal
2 years, 1 month ago

Croatia vs Belgium player ratings: Romelu Lukaku abysmal in front of goal

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Belgium crashed out of the Qatar World Cup …

Lukaku breaks dugout window in frustration after Belgium crashes out of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Lukaku breaks dugout window in frustration after Belgium crashes out of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku broke the plexiglass window of his team’s dugout after his side was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw with Croatia on Thursday. Lukaku, who was introduced as a half-time substitute, had three big chances to score for Belgium, but could not convert as it got knocked out of the FIFA World …

Football fans SLAM Belgium as they crash out at the group stage
2 years, 1 month ago

Football fans SLAM Belgium as they crash out at the group stage

Daily Mail  

Fans have hit out at Belgium's disappointing World Cup exit in the group stage after a limp goalless draw against Croatia - in what was a must-win game for the Red Devils. This latest tournament disappointment has left many fans lambasting the end of Belgium's so-called 'golden generation' of players, and some viewers have pointed the finger directly at Martinez …

Croatia 0-0 Belgium HIGHLIGHTS, FIFA World Cup: Red Devils out after goalless draw; Croatia, Morocco through to round of 16
2 years, 1 month ago

Croatia 0-0 Belgium HIGHLIGHTS, FIFA World Cup: Red Devils out after goalless draw; Croatia, Morocco through to round of 16

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the FIFA World Cup Group F clash between Croatia and Belgium. 83’ Modric releases Pasalic on the right wing, passed back to a charging Juranovic at the edge of the Belgian box but the ball is cleared before the Croatian player could get anything on it. Here’s the Group F points table after two rounds …

Belgium on the brink as golden generation bid to keep last World Cup shot alive
2 years, 1 month ago

Belgium on the brink as golden generation bid to keep last World Cup shot alive

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As it is, Martinez’s Belgium were semi-finalists in the last World Cup …

Last chance for Belgium’s ‘too old’ golden generation at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Last chance for Belgium’s ‘too old’ golden generation at FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Belgium’s much vaunted team have one last chance to extend their final World Cup together this week after crashing to defeat by Morocco, with coach Roberto Martinez and his players under mounting pressure. Kevin De Bruyne said in an interview with The Guardian before the 2-0 loss to Morocco that his team was “too old” and had “no chance” of …

FIFA World Cup: Belgium suffer shock defeat to Egypt in final warm-up game
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Belgium suffer shock defeat to Egypt in final warm-up game

India Today  

Belgium's preparations for the World Cup were given a jolt on Friday as Roberto Martinez' men suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Egypt. The African team had narrowly missed out on qualification for the tournament in Qatar were out on a mission against Belgium, who are considered to be one of the favourites to win the World Cup. FIFA WORLD …

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad: Romelu Lukaku selected for Qatar despite injury concerns
2 years, 2 months ago

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad: Romelu Lukaku selected for Qatar despite injury concerns

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Romelu Lukaku has been named as part of …

Romelu Lukaku scores in 100th international as Belgium beat Czech Republic
3 years, 4 months ago

Romelu Lukaku scores in 100th international as Belgium beat Czech Republic

India TV News  

Romelu Lukaku celebrated his 100th international with a goal as Belgium opened up a six-point lead after a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying. Gareth Bale earlier scored a hat trick — including two penalties and a last-minute winner — as Wales beat Belarus 3-2 in Europe's Group E on Sunday. After going nearly two years …

Centurion Lukaku sets Belgium on their way to convincing win over Czechs
3 years, 4 months ago

Centurion Lukaku sets Belgium on their way to convincing win over Czechs

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku marked his 100th cap with an early goal to set Belgium on their way to an impressive 3-0 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup qualifier in Brussels on Sunday. It was Lukaku's 67th goal for his country and came after eight minutes, followed by a second from captain Eden Hazard four minutes before halftime. Substitute …

Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium beats Estonia 5-2 in World Cup qualifier
3 years, 4 months ago

Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium beats Estonia 5-2 in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium overcame an early scare to crush Estonia 5-2 away on Thursday and solidify its position at the top of World Cup qualifying Group E. Lukaku took his international record to 66 goals in his 99th appearance after Belgium was shocked when Estonia captain Matthias Kait stole the ball in midfield and thundered home a …

Highlights, Euro 2020, Finland vs Belgium: Lukaku scores as Belgium win 2-0
3 years, 6 months ago

Highlights, Euro 2020, Finland vs Belgium: Lukaku scores as Belgium win 2-0

Firstpost  

Follow all the live action from the Group B match between Finland and Belgium on Firstpost.com’s LIVE blog! Team Report: Captain Eden Hazard and star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts of Euro 2020 on Monday for Belgium in their last Group B game against Finland in Saint Petersburg. Real Madrid’s Hazard endured an injury-hit season and …

Euro 2020: 'Chris, Love you' - Romelu Lukaku dedicates Belgium goal to Christian Eriksen
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: 'Chris, Love you' - Romelu Lukaku dedicates Belgium goal to Christian Eriksen

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku’s first thought after scoring at the European Championship wasn’t to celebrate with his Belgium teammates. Love you,” Lukaku said straight into a TV camera at Saint Petersburg Stadium in a mixture of English and Dutch, his touching words directed at Denmark player Christian Eriksen. Lukaku had taken the field in Belgium’s 3-0 win over Russia on Saturday only …

Romelu Lukaku sends message to Christian Eriksen as Belgium win at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Romelu Lukaku sends message to Christian Eriksen as Belgium win at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Romelu Lukaku delivered a heartfelt message to Denmark player Christian Eriksen after scoring the first of his two goals in Belgium's 3-0 win over Russia on Saturday at the European Championship. Lukaku plays for Italian team Inter Milan alongside Eriksen, who needed urgent medical treatment before being taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during Denmark's match against …

Romelu Lukaku is finally getting the respect he deserves
3 years, 6 months ago

Romelu Lukaku is finally getting the respect he deserves

New York Times  

On the evening of Roberto Martinez’s first match in charge of Belgium in 2016, Romelu Lukaku, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the Belgian national team, was placed on the bench. Mourinho admitted on talkSPORT this week that Lukaku’s experience at Old Trafford “hurt” the forward and the Portuguese coach added: “I believed he got in Inter something that …

Euro 2020: Lukaku helps Belgium beat Russia in comfortable campaign start
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Lukaku helps Belgium beat Russia in comfortable campaign start

The Hindu  

Belgium eased to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Russia on Saturday with two goals from Romelu Lukaku and one from Thomas Meunier to confirm their status among the European Championship favourites. Lukaku scored his second of the night two minutes from the end -- extending his record tally for his country to 62 goals. #Eriksen | #BELRUS | #Euro2020pic.twitter.com/m6nCf9lATP — …

World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fumes as Serbia snatches draw with Portugal
3 years, 9 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fumes as Serbia snatches draw with Portugal

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the pitch before full-time when he was denied a clear stoppage-time winner in a 2-2 draw in Serbia, while Belgium was held 1-1 by the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. Ronaldo threw off the captain's armband and headed for the tunnel when his effort was cleared by Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic after it …

Nations League: Lukaku double sends Belgium into final four - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Nations League: Lukaku double sends Belgium into final four - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as Belgium's key attacker with two goals to help his team book its place in next year's Nations League finals with a 4-2 home victory over Denmark on Wednesday. Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champion France and former World Cup winners Italy and …

UEFA Nations League: Lukaku double Belgium win 2-1 Iceland, mbappe griezmann france beat croatia
4 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Lukaku double Belgium win 2-1 Iceland, mbappe griezmann france beat croatia

The Hindu  

Stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium got back to winning ways with a 2-1 away victory over Iceland in the Nations League on Wednesday. Mbappe strike gives France 2-1 win in Croatia France stretched its unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champion a 2-1 win in the …

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Belgium book place in next year's event after thrashing San Marino; Netherlands beat Northern Ireland
5 years, 3 months ago

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Belgium book place in next year's event after thrashing San Marino; Netherlands beat Northern Ireland

Firstpost  

Belgium became the first team to qualify for the 2020 European Championship finals as Romelu Lukaku scored twice in a 9-0 thrashing of San Marino in Brussels on Thursday, while the Netherlands needed a late comeback to beat Northern Ireland. Paris: Belgium became the first team to qualify for the 2020 European Championship finals as Romelu Lukaku scored twice in …

Romelu Lukaku news: Striker sets sights on landmark 50th Belgium goal but insists he's 'relaxed'
5 years, 4 months ago

Romelu Lukaku news: Striker sets sights on landmark 50th Belgium goal but insists he's 'relaxed'

Daily Mail  

Romelu Lukaku has insisted he feels no pressure to score his 50th goal for Belgium after moving one goal from the milestone following his strike in a 4-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win at Scotland. The Inter Milan striker scored the opener after an assist from Kevin De Bruyne, who also set up Thomas Vermaelen and Toby Alderweireld, before completing the …

Belgium 3 Scotland 0: Romelu Lukaku scores double
5 years, 6 months ago

Belgium 3 Scotland 0: Romelu Lukaku scores double

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku continued his fine international form with a double as Belgium eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2020 qualifying. Kevin De Bruyne sealed the win with a 20-yard strike in stoppage time as Steve Clarke suffered his first defeat as Scotland manager and his side now sits three points behind second-placed Russia. In control Belgium dominated …

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