MATCHDAY: Man U begins League Cup quarterfinals
Attention switches to the League Cup in a busy period for English soccer as the competition enters the quarterfinal stageJANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up knee issue Lukaku will miss Tuesday's Coppa Italia fixture versus Parma due to knee soreness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Lukaku isn't dealing with a severe issue, but he'll be assessed throughout the week to determine whether he can play Saturday against Verona. Inter will face Milan in the Supercoppa next week, so they might want him fresh and ready for that occasion. Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez will likely get the nod over the weekend, even if Lukaku manages to be available.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Belgium forward Hazard retires from international soccer
Belgium forward Eden Hazard has retired from international soccer nearly a week after his country’s aging generation of players was eliminated from the World CupDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Little Pep' Gvardiol coming up big for Croatia at World Cup
The fact that Croatia conceded only one goal in its three group games at the World Cup is largely down to the performance of Joško GvardiolDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'I don't think it was Romelu Lukaku's fault!' - Belgium striker defended by team-mate after World Cup failure Belgium's Jeremy Doku defended team-mate Romelu Lukaku after the striker's shocking display against Croatia on Thursday.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Analysing Romelu Lukaku's misses against Croatia - was he to blame for Belgium's exit? Lukaku had four chances with a combined xG of 1.7 against Croatia - but was his performance really as bad as has been made out...?
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
World Cup 2022 highlights: Belgium bounced after draw with Croatia
The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued with Croatia and Belgium ending in a scoreless draw Thursday. Here are the top plays!DECEMBER 1, 2022
World Cup 2022 - Croatia 0-0 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku misses big chances as Roberto Martinez's 'golden generation' knocked out and Croatia reach last 16 Match report as Belgium sub Romelu Lukaku misfires in 0-0 draw with Croatia; 2018 runners-up into last 16 with Group F winners Morocco but R...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • SKY.COM
Croatia vs Belgium final score, result: Romelu Lukaku misses three great chances as Red Devils bow out of World Cup 2022 Romelu Lukaku missed three great chances as Croatia held Belgium to a goalless draw to eliminate Roberto Martinez's side and claim second pl...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw
Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against BelgiumDECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belgium coach: 'Golden Generation' legacy is already set
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the legacy of the team’s “Golden Generation” is already firmly established whether or not Belgium wins its decisive World Cup match against Croa...NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not much room for youth in Croatia vs Belgium at World Cup
Belgium’s “Golden Generation” meets Croatia’s accomplished veterans in a decisive World Cup match on ThursdayNOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Now: What's going on with Belgium?
Belgium didn't look like much of a team in its 2-0 loss to Morocco. The "World Cup Now" crew tries to get to the bottom of its struggles.NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Plays nine minutes Lukaku played nine minutes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Morocco.
Impact Lukaku participated in his first game since October. He will try to be a valued contributor during Belgium's final group-stage game of the 2022 World Cup. The matchup is scheduled against Croatia, and Lukaku will try to replace Michy Batshuayi, who has Belgium's only goal across this tournament so far.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bench option versus Morocco Lukaku (thigh) is available for Sunday's match against Morocco.
Impact Lukaku is good to go for the first time in a month after picking up a second consecutive thigh injury. He'll probably see minutes only if necessary. Michy Batsuahi will continue to lead the frontline from the start after scoring in the opener.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
De Bruyne, Belgium need 2nd chance to impress at World Cup
Kevin De Bruyne’s reaction to winning man of the match in Belgium’s first game at the World Cup showed he's aware he didn't play wellNOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Belgium vs. Morocco, pick
Here's how to bet the Belguim-Morocco match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert pick from Doug McIntyre.NOVEMBER 25, 2022
'Perfectionist' De Bruyne accepts need to adapt at World Cup
Playing for Belgium at the World Cup feels a lot different to Kevin De Bruyne than playing for Manchester City in the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Training with Group Lukaku (thigh) returned to full team training and could return as soon as Sunday's clash with Morocco, according to RTBF Sport.
Impact Lukaku returned to full team training ahead of schedule Wednesday, and could be an option to return for a Sunday clash with Morocco. The striker would replace Michy Batshuayi, who scored in the World Cup opener against Canada. Lukaku would be ahead of schedule returning Sunday, so it's likely he would be a bench option, or only play part of the match in the starting XI.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Belgium spoils Canada's World Cup return with 1-0 win
Thibaut Courtois saved an early penalty and Michy Batshuayi scored the lone goal to give Belgium a 1-0 win over Canada at the World Cup to spoil the North American team's return to...NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big upset puts global spotlight on Saudi Arabia's players
Saudi Arabia’s shocking upset of Lionel Messi and Argentina suddenly put the Green Falcons in the international spotlightNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Viewer's Guide: Davies to play in Canada's return
Alphonso Davies will make his World Cup debut in a boost for a Canadian team that will be making its return to soccer’s biggest stage for the first time since 1986NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
