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  

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. open image in gallery Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring Belgium’s opener against Romania But when Belgium are in sync, they can be scintillating, and they showed that side of themselves in Cologne as well. open image in gallery Kevin De Bruyne eventually scored Belgium’s second goal of the night That description could also apply to Nita's numerous saves, which kept Romania in touch on Saturday. At the other end of the pitch, De Bruyne’s finishing was poor, as he sent two efforts well off-target and drew a comfortable save from Nita with another. open image in gallery Romelu Lukaku embraces De Bruyne in Cologne But by the end, the Belgian fans were singing De Bruyne’s name, as he finally located the back of the net.

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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 …

Kevin de Bruyne's Belgium Future in Doubt After 'Unacceptable' France Defeat
4 months ago

Kevin de Bruyne's Belgium Future in Doubt After 'Unacceptable' France Defeat

News 18  

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne’s future with the national side has been thrown into doubt after he slammed his teammates as “not good enough” after a 2-0 Nations League defeat to France. De Bruyne complained a lot was not right with the Red Devils — third in the 2018 World Cup — who sank after a promising first 20 minutes. …

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 …

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test

Hindustan Times  

The buzz going into the Belgium versus Romania fixture was about the manner in which the Red Devils would respond after their 0-1 defeat against Slovakia in their opening Group E fixture on Matchday 1 at Euro 2024. Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts with Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate after the match All those doubts were quickly set to rest …

De Bruyne crowns Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania to get Euro 2024 campaign on track
6 months, 2 weeks ago

De Bruyne crowns Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania to get Euro 2024 campaign on track

Associated Press  

COLOGNE, Germany — In front of Belgium’s royal family, King Kev sealed the win. Kevin De Bruyne’s second-half goal completed the win after Youri Tielemans scored in the second minute at Cologne Stadium. De Bruyne converted direct from Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels’ long kick in the 80th. Belgium has been criticized for failing to live up to expectations in the …

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 …

De Bruyne, Lukaku still the keys for rebuilding Belgium
7 months ago

De Bruyne, Lukaku still the keys for rebuilding Belgium

New Indian Express  

PARIS: A woeful 2022 World Cup campaign marred by infighting marked the end of the road for much of Belgium's venerated golden generation, but two integral figures, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, remain in a squad comprising plenty of fresh faces. After the high of a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Belgium failed to live …

Preview: Belgium will be tricky opponents at Euro 2024, De Bruyne says
7 months, 1 week ago

Preview: Belgium will be tricky opponents at Euro 2024, De Bruyne says

Al Jazeera  

Belgium were quarterfinalists at the past two tournaments, and captain Kevin De Bruyne says his team are ready for Euro 2024. Belgium are not among the favourites to win the European Championship in Germany, but not many teams will fancy playing against them, captain Kevin De Bruyne says. “I don’t think we are top favourites, but I don’t think there …

Euro 2024: Belgium’s exciting new crop looks to succeed where the ‘golden generation’ failed
7 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Belgium’s exciting new crop looks to succeed where the ‘golden generation’ failed

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — For all its talent, Belgium’s so-called golden generation of soccer players has never won a major title. After the Red Devils failed to progress to the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Belgium has quickly rebuilt a solid and entertaining team under the helm of coach Domenico Tedesco. In a very short time, Tedesco has …

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 …

Belgium have new energy says De Bruyne after World Cup flop
1 year, 9 months ago

Belgium have new energy says De Bruyne after World Cup flop

The Hindu  

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne says new players in the squad are injecting energy into the team after the failure of their “golden generation” to live up to their number one ranking over the last four years. It was a positive start for new coach Domenico Tedesco, who replaced Roberto Martinez after Belgium’s surprise early elimination at the World Cup …

Kevin De Bruyne Helps Belgium Down Germany 3-2 in Friendly
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne Helps Belgium Down Germany 3-2 in Friendly

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne steered Belgium to a 3-2 friendly win over Germany in new coach Domenico Tedesco’s return home on Tuesday. Yannick Carrasco opened the scoring in the sixth when he easily eluded Germany right back Marius Wolf and dispatched the ball past goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen after De Bruyne sent him through on the left. Leon Goretzka went off …

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 …

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 …

Eden Hazard dropped for Croatia vs Belgium but De Bruyne and Vertonghen start
2 years, 1 month ago

Eden Hazard dropped for Croatia vs Belgium but De Bruyne and Vertonghen start

Daily Mail  

Eden Hazard has been dropped for Belgium's crunch clash against Croatia, though Roberto Martinez has opted to name both Kevin De Bruyne and Jan Vertonghen in his starting XI. French newspaper L'Equipe then claimed De Bruyne, Vertonghen and Hazard clashed in the dressing room following the defeat to Morocco, reporting Romelu Lukaku had to pull his team-mates apart. Belgium captain …

How highly-organised Canada shackled Belgium, but one moment cost them the game
2 years, 1 month ago

How highly-organised Canada shackled Belgium, but one moment cost them the game

New York Times  

Belgium 1-0 Canada is probably a result that most football fans would have predicted before kick-off. Their constant shadowing of Witsel meant Canada had an extra marker in midfield given they were happy for Belgium’s back three to circulate the ball between themselves. Eustaquio’s proactive movement puts him near Tielemans, Hutchinson is marking De Bruyne in the centre of the …

De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 home win over Wales
2 years, 3 months ago

De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 home win over Wales

The Hindu  

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne scored one goal and set up another as the team profited from a strong first-half showing to beat Wales 2-1 in its Nations League A Group 4 clash at the King Baudouin Stadium on Thursday. Wales was fortunate not to be more than 2-0 down at the break after goals by De Bruyne and Michy …

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp
2 years, 7 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku were all called back into the 32-man Belgium squad on Wednesday ahead of upcoming Nations League matches. But with the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar to prepare for and competitive matches back on the schedule, Martinez said it’s crucial for the core of his team to spend time together. “Let’s …

Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
3 years, 3 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games

Hindustan Times  

A healthy Kevin De Bruyne was named to Belgium's team on Friday for the Nations League semifinal match against France next week. Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne: File photo The Manchester City midfielder missed recent World Cup qualifiers due to injury, but Belgium coach Roberto Martinez included him on his roster. Belgium plays France in the northern Italian city of Turin …

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 …

Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium's De Bruyne says he played with ligament tear
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium's De Bruyne says he played with ligament tear

The Hindu  

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said he had played in Saturday's Euro 2020 quarterfinal defeat by Italy with a tear in his ankle ligaments. Manchester City's De Bruyne was a doubt for the game after picking up the injury in the last-16 win over Portugal but said he had been determined to play. The 30-year-old De Bruyne, widely regarded as …

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: Substitute Kevin de Bruyne inspires Belgium in win over Denmark in game marked by Christian Eriksen tribute
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Substitute Kevin de Bruyne inspires Belgium in win over Denmark in game marked by Christian Eriksen tribute

Firstpost  

Players from both teams halted play after 10 minutes as the 25,000 fans rose for a minute of thunderous applause in tribute to Eriksen, who wears the No 10 shirt for Denmark’s national team. Substitute Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in a European Championship game …

Euro Cup: De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 comeback win over Denmark
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro Cup: De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 comeback win over Denmark

The Hindu  

Denmark scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history but Belgium advanced to the knockout stages after Kevin de Bruyne orchestrated a 2-1 comeback victory in their Group B match on Thursday. Denmark had the perfect start when midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg intercepted the ball to feed an unmarked Yussuf Poulsen, who arrowed a right-footed shot into the bottom corner with …

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 — …

Belgium vs Russia Football, UEFA Euro 2020 : Romelu Lukaku Nets a Brace in Red Devils' 3-0 Win
3 years, 6 months ago

Belgium vs Russia Football, UEFA Euro 2020 : Romelu Lukaku Nets a Brace in Red Devils' 3-0 Win

News 18  

Kevin de Bruyne will not play for Belgium in Saturday’s opening group game against Russia at the European Championship because he is still following an individual training program after an operation on his fractured nose and eye socket. Full Coverage: Euro 2020 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said Friday he expects the Manchester City midfielder to join full training with the …

Kevin De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after surgery
3 years, 7 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after surgery

India TV News  

Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday ahead of the European Championship after undergoing a 20-minute operation on his fractured nose and eye socket. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described De Bruyne’s arrival in the dining hall at the team’s training base in Tubize, just south of Brussels, as the “highlight of the day” as the world’s …

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne links up with Belgium squad after undergoing minor surgery
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne links up with Belgium squad after undergoing minor surgery

Firstpost  

“Kevin De Bruyne has joined the group and that’s fantastic news. He looks ready, he looks fresh, and just to see him walking into the dining room was a real highlight of the day,” Martinez told reporters at Belgium’s team base near Brussels. Tubize: Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday but remains a major doubt …

De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after an operation
3 years, 7 months ago

De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after an operation

Hindustan Times  

Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday ahead of the European Championship after undergoing a 20-minute operation on his fractured nose and eye socket. Kevin De Bruyne: File photo Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described De Bruyne’s arrival in the dining hall at the team’s training base in Tubize, just south of Brussels, as the “highlight of …

Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro 2020 opener against Russia
3 years, 7 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro 2020 opener against Russia

Daily Mail  

Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss Belgium's Euro 2020 opener against Russia even if he has a protective mask, coach Roberto Martinez admitted on Wednesday. De Bruyne is racing to be fit for the tournament after fracturing his nose and left eye socket in Manchester City's defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League final. Martinez doesn't know when De …

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: De Bruyne brace leads Belgium to 6-1 victory
5 years, 1 month ago

Euro 2020 qualifiers: De Bruyne brace leads Belgium to 6-1 victory

The Hindu  

Belgium completed a dominant Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a 10th win in as many matches, crushing Cyprus 6-1 in Brussels on Tuesday. Roberto Martinez's Red Devils signed off from Group I in real style as Kevin De Bruyne and Christian Benteke both scored twice, albeit only after Cyprus had improbably led through Nikolas Ioannou. A string of Neophytos Michael …

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's Kevin De Bruyne: Am I the world's best player? Fortunately I don't have to judge
5 years, 4 months ago

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne: Am I the world's best player? Fortunately I don't have to judge

The Hindu  

Belgium and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is just focused on playing well after it was put to him that he is the most in-form player in the world. De Bruyne produced another scintillating display with three assists and a goal as Belgium eased past Scotland 4-0 in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday. RELATED| De Bruyne shines as Belgium …

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 …

Lukaku out of Russia game - Belgium boss Martinez
5 years, 9 months ago

Lukaku out of Russia game - Belgium boss Martinez

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku is out of Belgium's opening Euro 2020 qualifier due to a foot injury, coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed. Lukaku missed Manchester United's last match, an FA Cup quarterfinal defeat away to Wolves, because of the injury. As well as Lukaku, Belgium will be without Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel, as well as Manchester City duo Kevin De Bruyne …

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