Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku defended Brazil star Neymar from accusations of being an ‘actor’ on the pitch and backed him to become the best player in the world ahead of their meeting on Friday.
Belgium survived Japan’s sucker punch and reminded themselves of what they are capable of ahead of a showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.
Substitute Nacer Chadli scored with the last kick of the game as Belgium came from two-goals down to defeat Japan 3-2 and set up a quarter-final tie with Brazil.
Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium’s only attacking option in Rostov-on-Don.
Chilean star Alexis Sanchez wants Manchester United teammate and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku to win the Golden Boot at the World Cup.
England’s Harry Kane leads the race for the World Cup Golden Boot going into the round of 16, hotly pursued by Romelu Lukaku of Belgium and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.
FourFourTwo South Africa picks out the stars who’ve shone brightest so far at the 2018 World Cup.
Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to be risked in Belgium’s concluding World Cup Group G game against England in Kaliningrad on Thursday.
Romelu Lukaku did not take part in Belgium training on Tuesday as he deals with an ankle injury.
With goals galore in Russia, the race to be the tournament’s top marksman is getting hotter by the game, writes DEAN WORKMAN.