By Emmanuel Okogba
Napoli and Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku is mourning the loss of his father, Roger Lukaku, who passed away at the age of 58.
The news comes at a difficult time for the Belgian striker, who is also sidelined with an injury.
In an emotional gesture, Lukaku has cleared his Instagram page, leaving behind only a heartfelt tribute to his late father. His message read:
“Thank you for teaching me everything I know. I’m forever grateful and appreciate you. Life will never be the same. Protecting and guiding me like no one else could. I won’t be the same. The pain and tears are flowing big time, but God will give me the strength to get myself back together.”
Lukaku, who played a pivotal role in Napoli’s recent title-winning campaign, has received an outpouring of support from fans and the football community as he deals with both grief and injury recovery.
Roger Lukaku, himself a former professional footballer, played a significant role in shaping his son’s career. His influence, both on and off the pitch, has been widely acknowledged by Romelu, who often credited his father as his greatest inspiration.
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