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Redemption or disappointment? De Bruyne and Lukaku face crucial crossroads with Napoli

Belgian stars, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne, will be available to Massimiliano Allegri for the second part of preparations for the new season. However, there are natural doubts about the real contribution they can make to the Neapolitan team

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Belgium face difficult striker decision in World Cup clash against Senegal

After an unconvincing group stage, Belgium have drawn Senegal in the World Cup round of 32. In attack, manager Rudi Garcia has wavered between starting Charles de Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku, two players with completely different profiles that highlight the French manager’s uncertainty.

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'I should never have been at the World Cup': Lukaku making most of super-sub role

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku said he should not even be at the World ⁠Cup after an injury-ravaged campaign but is determined to contribute however he can, as the Red Devils' record goalscorer embraces his ‌new super-sub role.

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'Impactful' Lukaku won't be rushed back into starting XI: Garcia

Romelu Lukaku had only been on the pitch a little over 20 ⁠seconds when his power and persistence forced Egypt defender Mohamed Hany to turn the ball into his own net, underlining ‌the striker’s value to Belgium at this World Cup.

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Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia urges caution despite impressive win over Croatia

Belgium are seeking to temper any expectations after an impressive away victory in Croatia ⁠on Tuesday, where a goal from Romelu Lukaku came as a major boost ahead of the World Cup.

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Lukaku included but no Godts as Garcia announces Belgian squad for World Cup

Belgium included striker Romelu Lukaku in their squad for the World Cup, even though ⁠he has played only an hour of competitive football this season. There was no place for Ajax's rising star Mika Godts, however.

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Lukaku back with Napoli and nearing return in World Cup boost for Belgium

Romelu Lukaku’s highly anticipated return to action is set to bolster Belgium’s ⁠World Cup hopes after weeks of uncertainty over whether the country’s record goalscorer would be fit in time ‌for next month’s tournament.

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Napoli to take 'disciplinary action' with Romelu Lukaku after training no-show

Romelu Lukaku could be in hot water with Napoli after the Belgium striker failed to ⁠turn up for training despite withdrawing from international duty with an injury, the Serie A champions said on Tuesday.

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Lukaku pulls out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-ups against USA and Mexico

Belgium’s top scorer, Romelu Lukaku, has withdrawn from their trip to ‌the USA this week and ‌will miss World Cup ‌warm-up matches in Atlanta ‌and Chicago.

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Winners and Losers: Lamine Yamal scores first hat-trick, Copenhagen and FCSB head for crisis

In a weekend full of action, Lamine Yamal netted his first career hat-trick for FC Barcelona, Romelu Lukaku and Sam Kerr both found the net for the first time in a long while, while FC Copenhagen and FCSB saw their hopes of retaining their league titles come to an end. Here are the weekend’s winners and losers.

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Lukaku scores last-gasp winner as Napoli claim vital victory at struggling Verona

Romelu Lukaku scored a 96th-minute winner as Napoli cemented their place inside the Serie A top-four with a dramatic 2-1 win away at Hellas Verona, keeping the visitors nine points adrift of safety and seemingly destined for relegation.