London, United Kingdom | AFP | Romelu Lukaku believes he made the right decision to leave Manchester United for a new challenge at Inter Milan, saying he had to “re-find” himself after a difficult time at Old Trafford. The Belgium striker joined United from Everton for £75 million ($98 million) in July 2017, scoring 42 …
Read More »Lukaku, Smalling slam ‘insensitive’ Italian sports daily ‘Black Friday’ front page
Rome, Italy | AFP | Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling on Thursday slammed a renowned Italian sports daily as “dumb” and “insensitive” after it used “Black Friday” in a front page headline about them meeting for the first time in Serie A. Former Manchester United teammates Smalling and Lukaku face off …
Read More »Lukaku helps keep perfect Inter top with derby triumph
Milan, Italy | AFP | Romelu Lukaku fired Inter Milan back top of Serie A with the second goal of a 2-0 derby win that extended their perfect start to the season at the expense of city rivals AC Milan. Belgium striker Lukaku and Marcelo Brozovic’s second half strikes gave …
Read More »Dynamite debut for Lukaku!
Lukaku scores as Conte’s Inter reign starts in style Milan, Italy | AFP | Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his Inter Milan debut as new coach Antonio Conte’s reign got off to a perfect start with a 4-0 win over promoted Lecce on Monday. “There was a spark, but …
Read More »SOLD: Lukaku!
Inter Milan announce signing of Lukaku from Man United Rome, Italy | AFP | Romelu Lukaku has signed for Inter Milan from Manchester United on a five-year deal, the Serie A club announced on Thursday. “The Belgian footballer, arriving from Manchester United on a permanent basis, has signed a …
Read More »We can go all the way,’ says Solskjaer after United’s last-gasp PSG stunner
Paris, France | AFP | Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side “can go all the way” in the Champions League after Marcus Rashford’s dramatic stoppage-time penalty gave them a stunning 3-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday as they improbably reached the quarter-finals on away goals. A seriously depleted United looked …
Read More »Lukaku on outside looking in at Solskjaer’s new-look Man Utd
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Romelu Lukaku’s Manchester United future is in the spotlight as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plots to maintain his 100 percent winning record against Brighton on Saturday. Solskjaer is the first manager in the club’s history to begin his career with six straight victories and the …
Read More »Lukaku saves Solskjaer’s perfect record as Chelsea fire blanks
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United made it four wins out of four in the Premier League on Wednesday, beating Newcastle to close the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea, who were held at home by Southampton. United have been transformed since their former striker replaced Jose …
Read More »Mourinho hails Lukaku as Man Utd fight back to beat Chelsea
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho hailed Romelu Lukaku’s ability to bounce back from a difficult start as the Belgian inspired a Manchester United fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Lukaku cancelled out Willian’s opener with his first United goal against top six Premier League opposition …
Read More »Lukaku in Man Utd spotlight as goals dry up
London, United Kingdom | AFP | With Zlatan Ibrahimovic fit again and closely scrutinising his performances from the substitutes’ bench, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is under pressure to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. Having scored 11 goals in his first 10 games following his £75 million ($100.8 million, 85 million …
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