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Romelu Lukaku mourns his father while recovering from injury.
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The former Chelsea’s tribute moved fans worldwide.
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Support continues to pour in from across the football community.
Romelu Lukaku is grieving after his father, Roger Lukaku, died aged 58.
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The Napoli and Belgium forward now faces a tough double challenge: he must handle his grief while recovering from an injury that keeps him off the pitch.
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Fans and teammates have already rallied around him.
In a touching public move, the striker cleared his Instagram page and left just one message in memory of his father.
His post read exactly:
“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.”
Right after the tribute, fans, former teammates and clubs sent their condolences.
Supporters flooded social media with messages of support, while football outlets looked back at Roger’s playing days and his part in Romelu’s rise.
Napoli also issued a short statement offering sympathy and asking for privacy, and several big names in the game sent personal messages.
Roger Lukaku played professionally himself, and people widely credit him for shaping his son’s career.
Romelu Lukaku often calls his father his biggest inspiration, so this loss hits him both privately and in the public eye.
Also, Romelu’s recent performances helped Napoli clinch the title, so his absence shows up on and off the field.
Even in sorrow, the football world keeps showing solidarity.
Fans urge Romelu to take the time he needs to mourn and to recover.
In the days ahead, the club and the player will decide whether he travels for international duty or stays home with family.
For now, everyone is focusing on healing, remembering Roger, and honoring the man who helped shape a superstar.
Our thoughts are with Romelu Lukaku and his family at this difficult time.
