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Scott McTominay was on target for Napoli

Euro round-up: Lukaku and McTominay fire Napoli top

Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay were both on target as Napoli climbed to the top of the Serie A table with a 3-0 victory at Fiorentina.

Soccer • 05 Jan

Belgium striker Lukaku ruled out of Ireland game

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Saturday's friendly with the Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Mar 24

Romelu Lukaku was the target of racist abuse again in Italy

Lukaku wants Serie A to take serious action on racism

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku has called on Serie A to "take actions for real this time" after he was racially abused during Tuesday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg at Juventus.

Soccer • 05 Apr 23

Mario Gotze is back in the Germany squad

World Cup squads: Gotze and Lukaku given the nod

Mario Gotze has been included in the Germany World Cup squad after a five-year absence, while Romelu Lukaku will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Belgium's campaign.

World Cup 2022 • 10 Nov 22

Romelu Lukaku made a substitutue appearance against Sampdoria at the weekend

Belgium sweating over Lukaku injury 'setback'

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez says the absence of 'irreplaceable' Romelu Lukaku from the World Cup would force his side to change the way they play, but the striker has not been ruled out of the tournament yet, team officials confirmed.

Soccer • 01 Nov 22

The Belgian has completed his return to the San Siro

Lukaku returns to Inter in season-long loan move

Romelu Lukaku has re-joined Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea, less than a year after becoming their record signing.

Soccer • 29 Jun 22

Romelu Lukaku scored 64 goals in two seasons for Inter Milan from 2019-2021

Transfers: Chelsea could loan Lukaku and sign Sterling

Inter Milan remain confident in striking a loan deal for Romelu Lukaku that could spark a forward line reshuffle at Chelsea.

Soccer • 20 Jun 22

Lukaku never found his top form this season

Belgium boss Martinez 'relaxed' over Lukaku situation

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez is relaxed over the future of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku ahead of the World Cup.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

The Belgian international had the simplest of tasks to find the net

Lukaku strike sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Romelu Lukaku's gift-wrapped goal proved enough for Chelsea to overcome a resolute Al Hilal 1-0 and reach the Club World Cup final.

Soccer • 09 Feb 22

Thomas Tuchel admits that Chelsea are looking tired

Weary Chelsea need to 'recharge' admits Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea need to "recharge the batteries" after blaming tiredness for their lacklustre performance in the 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton.

Soccer • 18 Jan 22

Romelu Lukaku: "I want to move forward from this."

Lukaku tells fans he's 'sorry for upset I've caused'

Romelu Lukaku has offered a direct apology to Chelsea supporters in a bid to build bridges after his controversial interview revealing unhappiness at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 04 Jan 22

Tuchel insists Lukaku is going nowhere after absence

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Romelu Lukaku "will stay our player" despite showdown talks slated for Monday over the Chelsea striker's controversial comments on his Stamford Bridge situation.

Soccer • 02 Jan 22

Romelu Lukaku made the comments three weeks ago

Tuchel left frustrated by 'noise' of Lukaku story

Thomas Tuchel has admitted Chelsea's frustrations with Romelu Lukaku revealing dissatisfaction with his Stamford Bridge situation.

Soccer • 31 Dec 21

Lukaku also spoke of a desire to return to Inter Milan in the future

Lukaku 'not happy with the situation' at Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku says he is "not happy" with his situation at Chelsea and highlighted concerns he does not fit into Thomas Tuchel's system.

Soccer • 30 Dec 21

Tuchel admits he took a 'risk' giving Lukaku a half

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admitted he took a fitness risk with Romelu Lukaku after the striker's game-changing impact at Aston Villa.

Soccer • 27 Dec 21

Tuchel hopeful over Lukaku return for Stephen's Day

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel hopes to have Romelu Lukaku available for the St Stephen's Day clash with Aston Villa.

Soccer • 23 Dec 21

Thomas Tuchel's side are four points behind Manchester City

Tuchel bemoans 'freak result' as Chelsea lose ground

Thomas Tuchel bemoaned a 'freak result' as Chelsea wasted a hatful of chances to slip to a 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton.

Soccer • 17 Dec 21

Thomas Tuchel is hoping to welcome back Romelu Lukaku this weekend

Tuchel hoping to welcome back Werner and Lukaku

Thomas Tuchel is hoping to have Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku back from injury after the international break - but the Chelsea boss has revealed Mateo Kovacic is the latest of his players to be sidelined.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Romelu Lukaku (L) is consoled by Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as he leaves the pitch

Tuchel: I was right to start Lukaku despite injury

Thomas Tuchel has insisted he has no regrets over starting Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner against Malmo despite the Chelsea strike duo facing a spell on the sidelines.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

Romelu Lukaku has failed to score in his last six matches for Chelsea

Tuchel blames brutal schedule for Lukaku's goal drought

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes top international stars like Romelu Lukaku are "overplayed" and suffering due to football's crowded calendar.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Romelu Lukaku: "I think we can take stronger positions, basically."

Lukaku calls for sitdowns with social media chiefs

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has questioned the impact of taking the knee in the battle against racism, saying on Thursday that it was possible to take "stronger positions".

Soccer • 23 Sep 21

'It's more than only just talent that he brings; he brings belief and he takes pressure off others' shoulders'

Tuchel hails 'world class' Lukaku after Zenit struggle

Thomas Tuchel hailed Romelu Lukaku's "world-class" chance conversion rate after Chelsea's 1-0 Champions League win over Zenit St Petersburg.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Romelu Lukaku could have had more goals on a comfortable day for Chelsea

Lukaku scores on Chelsea return in win over Arsenal

Romelu Lukaku scored on his second Chelsea debut to set them on their way to a comfortable Premier League win over London rivals Arsenal.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Tuchel hails Lukaku as missing piece in Chelsea jigsaw

Thomas Tuchel has tipped Romelu Lukaku to harness his "unique" goalscoring abilities as the missing piece of Chelsea's attacking jigsaw.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Romelu Lukaku is back for his second spell at Chelsea

Lukaku returns to Chelsea a 'more complete player'

Belgium international Romelu Lukaku said he has evolved since he last played in the Premier League two years ago and has returned to Chelsea as a more complete player.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21