Romelu Lukaku – Football Flame

26Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Romelu Lukaku “will be given the opportunity to stay at Chelsea”

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between US Salernitana and FC Internazionale at Stadio Arechi on April 7, 2023 in Salerno, Italy. Romelu Lukaku will reportedly be offered the opportunity to remain at Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Despite scoring 15 goals from 44 appearances during his first year back at Stamford Bridge, it was widely perceived that his £97.5m return to the club had been a failure. As a result, the Belgium international was allowed to immediately reunite with Inter, where he struggled to make an impact during the first half of 2022-23. Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta even hinted that Lukaku would definitely return to Chelsea on the back of his poor form, but the 29-year-old has since improved in recent weeks. Backing up h...

23Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, UCL

Lukaku’s ban overturned in statement against racism

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale in action during the FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground Suning Training Center on April 22, 2023 in Como, Italy. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku will play in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Juventus after his one-match ban was overturned by the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) as a measure to fight racism.Inter expressed their disappointment on Friday when Italy’s Sports Court of Appeal upheld the ban for Lukaku, imposed after he was sent off in the first leg after a ‘hush’ gesture to fans who targeted him with racial abuse.FIGC President Gabriele Gravina overturned the suspension after evaluating the report of the Federal Prosecutor’s Office. The report indicated “unequivocally ...

17Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, TRANSFERS, UCL

Romelu Lukaku ‘to return to Chelsea this summer’

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale applauds the fans after the team's defeat at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 15, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Romelu Lukaku is reportedly prepared to return to Chelsea after the conclusion of this season, with Inter Milan unable to finance a deal to extend the player's stay in Italy. The 29-year-old joined Inter on loan from Stamford Bridge for this season but has struggled with injuries on his return to the San Sario, managing just 18 appearances in Serie A so far. Despite being sidelined for periods of the season, the Belgium international has provided some telling moments for his side, scoring in the Champions League over the past month against both Porto an...

16Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, SERIE A, UCL

Inter to appeal Lukaku Coppa Italia ban against Juventus

Romelu Lukaku (#90 FC Inter) during FC Internazionale against AC Monza, Serie A, at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 15th, 2023.Inter have reportedly decided to lodge an appeal against Romelu Lukaku’s Coppa Italia semi-final ban after he was booked for responding to racist insults from Juventus fans. That was his second yellow card, handed out for ‘celebrating in a provocative way’ towards the Juve supporters who were behind the goal. Lukaku insisted that he always celebrates goals like this, with a military salute and a finger to the lips, which was indeed already seen when playing for Belgium earlier this year. It was still considered to be a provocation and the presence of racist chants from the fans behind the goal did not help his cause, but Inter lawyers hope they can at least ...

11Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League, Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku scores as Inter Milan win at Benfica

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League match between Benfica v Internazionale at the Estadio Da Luz on April 11, 2023 in Porto Portugal.Romelu Lukaku scored an 82nd-minute penalty as Inter Milan put themselves in a strong position to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League after a deserved win away to Benfica. Nicolo Barella’s downward header gave Inter the lead in the quarter-final first leg in Lisbon. Benfica struggled to dictate play in front of their own fans as Inter produced a defensive masterclass in Lisbon. Rafa Silva was denied by Andre Onana’s first-half save before Inter’s Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries produced a crucial block from close range as Benfica pushed for an equaliser. The Italian visitors wrapped up a solid win when...

5Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Coppa Italia, NEWS, Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku sent off for celebrating late goal at Juve

Inter Milans forward Romelu Lukaku (C) argues with Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado from Colombia during the Italian Cup semi-final first leg football match between Juventus and Inter Milan on April 4 2023 at the "Allianz Stadium" in Turin.Romelu Lukaku scored a 95th-minute penalty and was then sent off in Inter Milan’s dramatic Coppa Italia draw against Juventus in Turin. Juan Cuadrado’s strike put Juventus ahead in the 83rd minute before Gleison Bremer’s handball presented Inter with an added-time spot-kick. Lukaku was sent off for his celebrations in front of the home fans. Inter captain Samir Handanovic and Cuadrado were also shown red cards after the final whistle. Following Lukaku’s penalty and the second yellow card that followed it, scuffles broke out between players from bo...

25Mar

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EURO 2024, NEWS, Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku scores hat-trick as Ibrahimovic returns

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates with teammate Arthur Theate of Belgium after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group F match between Sweden and Belgium at Friends Arena on March 24, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden.Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick to lead Belgium to victory against Sweden in their Euro 2024 qualifier and upstage Zlatan Ibrahimovic on his international return. Lukaku headed in a first-half opener before turning in from close range, and then slotted in late on. Ibrahimovic, 41, came on in the 73rd minute to a standing ovation from the Swedish fans. It was his first international appearance for almost a year. At 41 years, five months and 21 days, Ibrahimovic had initially been hailed as breaking the the record, held by Italian goalkee...

23Mar

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

CHELSEA FC, Romelu Lukaku, TRANSFERS

Chelsea ‘resigned to losing Romelu Lukaku for cut-price fee’

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 19, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Chelsea are reportedly resigned to having to sell Romelu Lukaku for a cut-price fee in one of the future transfer windows. In August 2021, the Blues completed the club-record addition of Lukaku from Inter Milan fee in a £97.5m deal, the belief being that they had found a long-term solution down the middle of their attack. However, despite scoring 15 goals from 44 appearances in all competitions, the Belgium international never settled under Thomas Tuchel and was allowed to return to Inter on a loan deal. At the time of his return, it was anticipated that a second temporary spell or permanent switch would follow,...

23Feb

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, UCL

Lukaku gives Inter first-leg win over 10-man Porto

Romelu Lukaku of Internazionale (C) celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between FC Internazionale and FC Porto at San Siro Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Substitute Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal as Inter Milan beat 10-man Porto in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Lukaku converted a rebound after his first effort had bounced off the post in the 86th minute at the San Siro. Porto had a double chance at 0-0, but Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana denied both Zaidu Sanusi and Mehdi Taremi. The visitors had Otavio sent off in the 78th minute for two bookable offences and could not keep Inter out. The second leg takes place at Porto's Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday, 14 March. Lukaku, who has played for Chelsea, West ...

3Jan

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Romelu Lukaku, SERIE A, Victor Osimhen

Lukaku hails Osimhen as the “best striker” ahead of Napoli match

Victor Osimhen (9) SSC Napoli 1926 control the ball during the Italian Championship Serie A 2022/2023 football match between SSC Napoli vs Empoli F.C. on November 8, 2022 at the Stadium Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy.Lukaku has not been at his best for Inter Milan since his return from Chelsea, but he acknowledges Nigeria International Osimhen is the best. Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, hails Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, ahead of Inter Milan’s clash with the league leaders Napoli. Following his impressive performance for Luciano Spalletti’s squad, the Belgian believes the Super Eagles forward is the best striker and man of the moment. This, however, follows comments made recently by Italian football legend Francesco Totti, who played exclusively for AS Roma, and former AC Mi...

1Dec

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Belgium, NEWS, Romelu Lukaku, World Cup 2022

Belgium out of World Cup after draw with Croatia

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium heads the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Poland and Argentina at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 1, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Belgium were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progressed at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar. Roberto Martinez’s side, who finished third in Russia four years ago and are ranked second in the world, have had a disappointing tournament with just one win in three matches. They produced another lacklustre display against Croatia despite knowing a win was necessary to progress to the last 16. Substitute Romelu Lukaku had numerous chances in the second half but failed to convert any of them. Lukaku, still searching for sharpness following injury, poked an effort wide and then react...

31Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Belgium, Romelu Lukaku, SERIE A

Lukaku to miss Bayern clash after thigh tweak

Simone Inzaghi head coach of FC Internazionale speaks with Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 29, 2022 in Milan, Italy.Belgium centre-forward Romelu Lukaku is set to miss Inter’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich Tuesday after tweaking an old thigh injury in the Nerazzurri’s 3-0 win over Sassaulo at the weekend, Inter said Monday. Inter are already through to the next phase. Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale is substituted for Romelu Lukaku during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 29, 2022 in Milan, Italy.He is also said to be at a “strong risk” of missing next Sunday’s Serie A match against Juventus. Lukaku, w...