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June 5, 2023 Romelu Lukaku Gets Emotional as He Shares Journey from Poverty to the Champions League Final

Romelu Lukaku Gets Emotional as He Shares Journey from Poverty to the Champions League Final

Romelu Lukaku, the acclaimed footballer, carries a deeply personal motivation every time he scores a goal – his beloved grandfather, who passed away when Lukaku was just 12 years old, long before his professional debut for Anderlecht at the age of 16.

In a heartfelt interview, Lukaku reveals the promise he made to his grandfather: to take care of his mother. With each goal he scores, Lukaku looks towards the sky, finding solace in knowing that he has fulfilled his promise. Emotion wells up in his voice as he expresses the significance of this tribute, saying, "I did it."

While Lukaku has achieved remarkable success in his career – becoming Belgium's all-time leading goalscorer, winning titles such as the FA Cup with Chelsea and the Serie A with Inter Milan – his greatest accomplishment lies in his dedication to his family.

For Lukaku, family is paramount, transcending victories and defeats on the football field. Reflecting on the profound impact his late grandfather had on his life, he becomes overwhelmed with emotion. "It doesn't matter, wins or losses, I take it in my stride; this is real family issues. So (my grandfather) meant the world to me," he confesses, tears streaming down his face.

Playing in the Champions League is the pinnacle for any club soccer player, and when asked what it would mean to his grandfather, Lukaku struggles to find the right words.

After a brief pause, he finally speaks, revealing the depth of their connection. "A lot," he says, attempting to articulate the emotions that have built up over almost two decades. "When I see my son, I see so much of him... My grandfather was my number one. He was my biggest fan."

Growing up in Belgium, Lukaku couldn't afford to watch the Champions League for ten years. Instead, he relied on school computers to catch glimpses of the finals or pretended to his classmates that he had seen them, all while wearing a smile that now reflects both triumph and resilience.

In Lukaku's journey, the opportunity to play in the Champions League final represents a profound moment. He acknowledges the significance it holds for his late grandfather and his family. "To be in this position now, to have my family there, it would be a beautiful thing because then it's like (full circle)," he shares, a mixture of gratitude and anticipation evident in his words.

Romelu Lukaku's story transcends the realm of football. It exemplifies the power of determination, the strength of familial bonds, and the fulfillment of promises. As he takes the field in the Champions League final, Lukaku carries not only his own dreams but the memory and love of his late grandfather, etching their shared legacy into the annals of sporting history.

September 15, 2021 Chelsea Open Their Champions League Account With Home Win Against Zenit St. Petersburg

Chelsea Open Their Champions League Account With Home Win Against Zenit St. Petersburg

Chelsea opened their defence of the Champions League with a victory as Romelu Lukaku finally penetrated the nigh impressive Zenit St Petersburg's resistance at Stamford Bridge.

The £97.5m summer signing from Inter Milan has already demonstrated his goal threat in the Premier League and was on the mark again with his first goal for Chelsea in the competition they won for the second time against Manchester City in June.

Chelsea were made to put in the work as Zenit remained resilient but Thomas Tuchel's side stepped up the pace after the interval, Lukaku breaking the deadlock when he headed in at the far post from Cesar Azpilicueta's cross in the 69th minute.

The holders deserved the victory but Zenit missed a glorious chance to snatch a point when substitute Artem Dzyuba slid wide from six yards as he tried to turn in Sardar Azmoun's cross late on.

The defending champions lie at 2nd position in group H, directly behind Juventus on goal difference.

March 5, 2021 Sanchez Double Takes Inter Milan Six Points Clear

Sanchez Double Takes Inter Milan Six Points Clear

Sanchez Double Takes Inter Milan Six Points Clear

Alexis Sanchez scored twice to earn Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Parma and move them six points clear at the top of Serie A.

The Chilean latched on to a loose ball to open the scoring in the 54th minute after an even first half.

He added a second eight minutes later after fine work by fellow ex-Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku.

Parma cut the deficit through Hernani but Inter held on in their bid for a first Italian title in 11 years.

A sixth league win in a row moves them six points clear of rivals AC Milan and 10 ahead of champions Juventus, who are third.

Struggling Parma remain 19th, six points from safety, and without a league win since November.

August 29, 2019 Man U to shoulder 90% of Sanchez wage at Inter

Man U to shoulder 90% of Sanchez wage at Inter

Manchester United may be about to get Alexis Sanchez off their hands but they will still be saddled with an enormous wage bill, according to reports.

Sanchez has become a figure of ridicule at United since joining from Arsenal in January 2018, scoring just three league goals in 32 appearances and increasingly being confined to the bench or the stands.

The club have been trying to find a club for Sanchez but his enormous wages have hamstrung their efforts to offload him with the player understandably unwilling to accept a massive pay cut.

 The Chile international is at last set to join Inter Milan along with fellow United outcast Romelu Lukaku, but the Mail claim it will not be saving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side much money at all as they have only been able to agree a loan move for the forward.

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