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Romelu Lukaku has clear ideas about where he’ll play next even though no team seems particularly close to agreeing to a deal with Chelsea.

Roma Striker Runs Riot as Belgium Thrashing Azerbaijan

November 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Roma, Serie A

In-form Roma talisman Romelu Lukaku doesn't care whether it's club or international level as he cannot stop scoring. Belgium are on the verge of demolishing continental minnows Azerbaijan in their last Euro 2024 qualifier, with the Chelsea loanee at the thick of it.

Roma Striker Lukaku Scores Momentous Goals with Belgium

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Romelu Lukaku had a historic night as Belgium routed Estonia on Tuesday. The new Roma striker bagged a brace in the span of two minutes in the second half. He now has 77 goals with Belgium, the same amount Pelé recorded with Brazil between 1957 and 1971.

Romelu Lukaku has put pen to paper on his Roma move, returning to Serie A for a third stint after two previous ones at Inter.

Roma Striker Romelu Lukaku Disappoints in Belgium Win

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Roma, Serie A

New Roma striker Romelu Lukaku captained his Belgium national team to a hard-earned 1-0 win at Azerbaijan on Saturday. In the absence of Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, the 30-year-old wore the captain's armband in Baku as Domenico Tedesco's side maintained their near-perfect Euro 2024 qualifying start.

Morocco U23 international Oussama El Azzouzi arrives as the fourth Rossoblu signing of the season, following the acquisitions of Beukema, Posch and Moro.

El Azzouzi Becomes Fourth Bologna Summer Signing

July 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Morocco U23 international Oussama El Azzouzi arrives as the fourth Rossoblu signing of the season, following the acquisitions of Sam Beukema, Stefan Posch and Nikola Moro.

De Bruyne on Inter Challenge and Lukaku Confrontation

June 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A

De Bruyne has been in exceptional form this season for City, playing a key role in the successes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid enroute the final.

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Inter Scout Anderlecht Defensive Prodigy Ahead of Skriniar Exit

January 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Former Azzurri teammates Inzaghi and Pirlo came face-to-face in the Coppa Italia on Monday night, as the former beat the latter by an overwhelming scoreline

Pirlo Appears on Belgium Radar to Succeed Roberto Martinez

January 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Pirlo has mutual interest in taking over reigns, having recently submitted his CV to the RBFA for the vacant role. Belgium assistant coach Thierry Henry has also been tipped to take over the role.

Mourinho is anticipating a tough encounter, in what will be a first ever meeting with Sheriff, having never faced a Moldovan side in Europe before.

Mourinho Unlikely to Accept Offer to Manage Brazil

January 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Brazil, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

José Mourinho turned down the Portugal job in recent weeks, and he’s poised to do the same with Brazil, despite their courtship. La Seleçao parted ways with Tite after the World Cup. There have been multiple contacts and a phone call with Ronaldo, but the Special One didn’t give his availability.

Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw

Croatia Player Ratings vs Belgium: Points Shared as Vatreni Advance

December 1, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Belgium, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw in the final Group F fixtures. Substitute Romelu Lukaku came on and had a host of opportunities to put Belgium ahead but the Inter forward failed to do so as the two sides shared the points in Al Rayyan. Josko Gvardiol impressed in an excellent defensive display by the 20-year-old defender as his strong World Cup campaign continues. So, here's our Croatia player ratings for their stalemate with Belgium.

Romelu Lukaku missed a host of quality chances for Belgium as they suffered a 0-0 draw against Croatia that sees them fail to qualify for the last 16

Belgium Player Ratings vs Croatia: Lukaku Misses Chances in Defeat

December 1, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Belgium, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Romelu Lukaku missed a host of quality chances for Belgium as they suffered a 0-0 draw against Croatia that sees them fail to qualify for the last 16. With Morocco securing victory over Canada in the other final Group F fixture, Belgium needed all three points against Croatia but Kevin De Bruyne and co. failed to do so in a disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar. So, here's our Belgium player ratings for their draw against Croatia.

Morocco Player Ratings vs Belgium: Super-Subs Stun Red Devils

November 27, 2022 Michel Sakr Belgium, Morocco, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The Moroccans grabbed a well-deserved win with two unanswered goals from substitutes Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. So here are our player ratings for Morocco who now sit on top of Group F following their historic 2-0 victory over Belgium.

Belgium Player Ratings vs Morocco: Courtois Freekick Woes Cost Devils