Napoli, mourning for Romelu Lukaku as his father Roger passes away | OneFootball

A moment of great sorrow for Romelu Lukaku. In recent hours, his father Roger, a fundamental figure in the life of the Napoli striker and his brother Jordan, has passed away.

Napoli, mourning for Romelu Lukaku: his father Roger has died

The Azzurri forward entrusted a message full of emotion to social media, accompanied by a photo of him as a child with his father. Simple yet touching words that convey the depth of the bond between father and son:

“Thank you for teaching me everything I know. I will be forever grateful and appreciate you. Life will never be the same. You protect and guide me like no one else could. I will never be the same. The pain and tears flow like rivers. But God will give me the strength to get back on my feet. Thank you for everything.”

A loss that marks Lukaku's career and life

Roger Lukaku, himself a former footballer with a past in Belgium, played a decisive role in his sons' professional paths, instilling in them values of sacrifice, dedication, and passion for football. His passing represents an enormous void in Romelu's life, who has found a new dimension in Naples in recent years, and in the life of his brother Jordan, also a professional footballer.

The affection of fans and the football world

The message from Napoli's number 90 immediately sparked hundreds of reactions, with fans and enthusiasts expressing their closeness and condolences. The football world will also show affection and support for the Belgian striker, who has always shown pride and attachment to his family.

Within minutes, the news became public in Naples, and among the first to send messages of condolences and support to the player were teammates Rrahmani, Beukema, Juan Jesus, and the Maradona stadium speaker Decibel Bellini.

The career of Lukaku senior

Roger Menama Lukaku (born June 6, 1967, in Zaire) was a former Congolese footballer who played as a forward. During his career, he played for KV Oostende, KV Mechelen, and Germinal Ekeren. He began playing football for Vita Sports, a local team, before moving to Africa Sports d'Abidjan. In 1990, at the age of 23, Roger Lukaku began his career in Belgium. In 1996, he played for the Turkish team Gençlerbirligi SK but returned to Belgium after just one season to play with KV Mechelen before retiring at 32. Lukaku played for the Zaire national football team in the 1994 World Cup qualifiers and also participated in the 1994 and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

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