Tag: Belgium

Napoli Warn Lukaku of Consequences After Belgium Rehab Dispute

Romelu Lukaku
April 2026

Napoli publicly escalated their dispute with Romelu Lukaku after sporting director Giovanni Manna said the striker stayed in Belgium to train against the club’s wishes. Manna confirmed Napoli were unhappy and said there would be consequences once Lukaku returned. The row began after Lukaku withdrew from Belgium duty and remained in Belgium for rehabilitation instead of returning to Naples. Report confirmed Lukaku had already said he was dealing with inflammation near old scar tissue and was staying in Belgium to get fully fit, but Napoli’s stance is that the decision was made without their approval.

Lukaku Denies Turning His Back on Napoli Amid Injury Tension

Romelu Lukaku
March 2026

Romelu Lukaku has rejected suggestions that he is distancing himself from Napoli after staying in Belgium to continue injury recovery. The striker said he is dealing with inflammation around the iliopsoas area and insisted he would never abandon the club during a difficult period. Lukaku withdrew from Belgium’s warm-up matches to focus on fitness work, with Reuters reporting that the Belgian federation said he opted to train instead of playing. He then publicly explained that rehabilitation in Belgium was chosen to get him clinically back to full condition after repeated setbacks

Lalas Blasts Pochettino for ‘Training Session’ Remark

Alexi Lalas
September 2025

U.S. legend Alexi Lalas hit out at Mauricio Pochettino for framing September friendlies as “training sessions,” saying the coach undermined the honor of representing the national team. Lalas insisted matches still matter deeply to players and fans, regardless of competitive stakes. Speaking on his podcast, Lalas urged Pochettino to “read the room,” stressing respect for supporters. He highlighted America’s traditional strength in the underdog role, pointing to their resilient draw with England at the 2022 World Cup as proof the U.S. can rise against giants.

Romelu Lukaku Reaches 400 Career Goals in Napoli’s Crucial Win Over AC Milan

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
March 2025

Lukaku scored his 400th career goal as Napoli defeated AC Milan 2-0, with the Belgian striker netting the second goal in the 19th minute.
The 31-year-old has now scored 312 goals at club level and 88 for Belgium, marking a prolific milestone. His impact at Napoli includes 11 goals and 9 assists in 30 matches this season.

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