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Lukaku and De Bruyne in turmoil: "Too much fuss; the situation isn't good for anyone"

The Belgian striker must return to Italy by Tuesday or he will be dropped from the squad

Why Lukaku could be dropped from Napoli's squad

The Belgian striker failed to turn up at Castelvolturno, and the club is considering taking action

Napoli in a major row with Lukaku: he risks being dropped from the squad

The Belgian striker continues to train with his trusted physiotherapist, whilst the club is furious

Napoli 'furious' as Lukaku refuses to return to training base

Romelu Lukaku has sparked a major rift at Napoli after reportedly refusing to return to the club's Castel Volturno training base. The veteran striker had recently withdrawn from international duty to focus on regaining full fitness, but has opted to stay in Belgium against the wishes of club officials and manager Antonio Conte.

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Lukaku withdraws from Belgium squad

Romelu Lukaku has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Belgium squad for their international friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The experienced Napoli striker is recovering from a long-term hamstring injury and has chosen to stay in Italy to focus on regaining his full fitness ahead of this summer's highly anticipated World Cup tournament.

Naples, good news: Lukaku pulls out of the national team

The Belgian striker has pulled out of the friendly matches and is back in training to make a full recovery and get back to full fitness as soon as possible.

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Lukaku returns! Napoli star in line to play against AC Milan

The long nightmare is finally over for Romelu Lukaku as the Napoli striker has been named in the squad for the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana clash against AC Milan. The Belgian hitman, who has yet to play a single competitive minute in the 2025-26 campaign, is part of the travelling party heading to Saudi Arabia, signalling a massive boost for Antonio Conte as he looks to secure the first silverware of the season.

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Rooney names Pogba among Man Utd's three strangest signings

Wayne Rooney believes Paul Pogba is among Manchester United's three strangest signings before INEOS bought a stake in the club. The former forward delivered a scathing assessment of the club's transfer strategy before Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co were onboarded, with their recruitment branded as 'horrendous'.

Lukaku nears Napoli return after brutal injury

Romelu Lukaku’s long road to recovery may soon be over. After a brutal thigh injury sidelined him for over two months, the Belgian striker is now returning to Italy to undergo final medical assessments. Coach Antonio Conte and Napoli’s staff are hopeful of a December return, as the club looks to reignite their attack and reshape their Champions League ambitions.

Conte hits out at 'absurd' De Bruyne injury claims

Antonio Conte was left fuming after Napoli’s 1-0 win over Lecce, hitting back at 'absurd' claims that Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury could somehow help his team. The Italian coach was frustrated by recent talk in the media, saying he has had enough of theories about injuries to veteran players like De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

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Madrid considered Lukaku signing ahead of Mbappe, says agent

Romelu Lukaku’s agent has revealed that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti once considered signing the Belgian striker before the club turned their focus to Kylian Mbappe. The Napoli forward was seen as a short-term option, but Madrid opted to wait - a decision that eventually brought the French superstar to the Bernabeu on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Lukaku reveals shocking ‘extortion’ ordeal over late father’s body

Romelu Lukaku has shared a devastating revelation, claiming he and his brother Jordan were victims of an attempted “extortion” in their efforts to bring their late father’s body from DR Congo to Belgium for burial. The Napoli striker explained that the ordeal has left him heartbroken, as the funeral will now take place in Kinshasa against their wishes.

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'Life will never be the same' - Lukaku mourns father's passing

Romelu Lukaku is in mourning after the passing of his father, Roger, at just 58. The Napoli striker, currently sidelined with injury, removed all Instagram posts and left a single tribute to his late father. Lukaku, who played a key role in Napoli’s title-winning campaign last season, now faces a period of personal grief alongside his road to recovery.