Courtesy: Football Express
Romelu Lukaku is Belgium’s and Inter Milan’s leading scorer. He’s inspired Inter Milan to win the Serie A after 11 years. Those closest to Lukaku have frequently labeled him as the “smartest” footballer. Why is this so? Lukaku is a “scholar of the game,” and someone who studies football and various facets of it.
Lukaku has scored 59 goals in 91 appearances for Belgium, making him the country’s all-time leading scorer. A feat that might not be broken anytime soon.
Here are some of his quotes that will inspire you:
“When you’re not happy, you don’t need to fake your emotions.”
“People in football love to talk about mental strength. Well, I’m the strongest dude you’re ever going to meet. Because I remember sitting in the dark with my brother and my mom, saying our prayers, and thinking, believing, knowing … it’s [success] going to happen.”
“I can still picture my mum at the refrigerator and the look on her face. I was six years old, and I came home for lunch during our break at school. My mum had the same thing on the menu every single day: Bread and milk. When you’re a kid, you don’t even think about it. But I guess that’s what we could afford.”
“I have to make sure I stay focused and have the same ambition I’ve always had and work hard – that’s the key to success.”
“Hard work eliminates fear. That’s how I think.”
Lukaku has been an inspiration to many because, despite originating from a low-income family, he accomplished the impossible. He has encountered criticism every day of his life, but instead of becoming discouraged, he proves his haters wrong.
Currently, he’s rumoured to leave Inter Milan for a return back to Premier League, most likely Chelsea. Inter Milan are struggling financially and need to earn $80-90 million in order to sustain themselves.
Do you think it’s the right move for the Belgian?