News highlighted by Romelu Lukaku's revelations and Belgian football awards
Romelu Lukaku is at the center of the news today through a very personal exclusive interview. The Belgian striker spoke about the difficult mourning of his father, explaining that he often watches the video of his funeral to maintain a connection with him. He also shared his daily life as a father: he takes his sons, Roméo and Jordan, to the places of his childhood and watches them play football anonymously, hidden under a hood so as not to attract attention.
The player did not hesitate to criticize the former Red Devils coach, Domenico Tedesco. According to Lukaku, the players had doubts from the beginning about his choices. He claims that the tactical plan could not work and regrets that the coach did not listen to the advice of experienced players, like himself or Kevin De Bruyne, during important moments.
Regarding his club future, Lukaku wanted to clarify his situation with the Napoli club in Italy. Despite some rumors of departure, he states that he feels very good there and intends to stay at the club next season. He also mentioned a possible return to the Anderlecht club in the future, specifying that president Marc Coucke knows his intentions, but that this will not be discussed before the 2026-2027 period.
On the health front, the striker is reassuring after his rehabilitation period in Tubize and Antwerp. He feels physically ready but remains humble regarding the national team. He stated that it would be "crazy" to claim a starting spot for the next match against Egypt, preferring to respect the collective recovery process.
In the rest of Belgian sports news, the Pro League Awards ceremony crowned Christos Tzolis. The Club Brugge player was elected best player of the season after an exceptional year. This trophy likely marks the end of his adventure in Belgium, as a move to a major foreign league seems increasingly certain for the young Greek talent.
Internationally, the selection of Colombia for the 2026 World Cup has been unveiled. It includes two former Racing Genk players, Jhon Lucumi and Daniel Munoz, who are among the 26 players selected. In Germany, the football world is in shock after Wolfsburg's relegation to the second division. The historic club leaves the elite after 29 years of presence, while Paderborn celebrates its promotion to the Bundesliga.
Finally, a serious road accident occurred Monday evening between Pipaix and Leuze, on Rue de Mortagne. A single vehicle went off the road spectacularly around 9:30 PM. Emergency services took care of four injured people, two of whom are unfortunately in serious condition. An investigation will have to determine the exact causes of this tragedy.