Romelu Lukaku
Belgium knock out Brazil to reach World Cup semi-finals
Belgium beat five-time winners Brazil 2-1 at the Kazan Arena to set up a World Cup semi-final showdown with France.
Jul 6, 20:54
Preview: Brazil vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup quarter-final clash between Brazil and Belgium.
Jul 5, 13:40
Belgium beat Japan through last-gasp Nacer Chadli winner
Nacer Chadli scores with the final kick of the game to complete a remarkable Belgium comeback in their 3-2 win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 21:00
Live Commentary: Belgium 3-2 Japan - as it happened
Relive Belgium's 3-2 comeback win over Japan in a thrilling World Cup last-16 clash, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Rostov Arena.
Jul 2, 18:00
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard return for Belgium
Belgium recall key players Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Vincent Kompany for their last-16 meeting with Japan.
Jul 2, 17:47
Maya Yoshida: 'Stopping Romelu Lukaku will be tough'
Japan defender Maya Yoshida concedes that he will not be able to stop Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from scoring on his own in Monday's last-16 tie.
Jun 30, 21:39
Romelu Lukaku, Vincent Kompany fit to face Japan
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez confirms that Romelu Lukaku, Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen will be fit to face Japan.
Jun 29, 21:36
Real Madrid 'to swap Cristiano Ronaldo with Romelu Lukaku'
Cristiano Ronaldo may be on his way back to Manchester United this summer as Real Madrid are reportedly willing to use him in an exchange deal with Romelu Lukaku.
Jun 29, 10:23
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku ruled out of England clash
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez says that forward Romelu Lukaku will play no part in Thursday's World Cup clash with England due to injury.
Jun 27, 18:54
Preview: England vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for England's Group G decider against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 27, 14:00
Manchester United 'enter Robert Lewandowski race'
Manchester United reportedly decide to enter the race to sign forward Robert Lewandowski, who is keen to leave Bayern Munich this summer.
Jun 27, 10:02
Roberto Martinez to consider changing entire Belgium team for England game
Roberto Martinez hints that he will make wholesale changes for Belgium's final Group G outing against England on Thursday.
Jun 26, 09:45
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane best striker at World Cup'
England manager Gareth Southgate heaps praise on Harry Kane following the striker's hat-trick in the 6-1 win over Panama, taking him to 18 goals in 26 appearances.
Jun 24, 17:08
Romelu Lukaku: 'Now or never for Belgium golden generation'
Romelu Lukaku believes that the 2018 World Cup is the last chance for Belgium's golden generation to enjoy success at international level.
Jun 23, 20:18
Report: West Ham United close to signing Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson
West Ham United are reportedly close to a move for Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson and have also enquired about teammate Jordan Lukaku.
Jun 23, 18:57
Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens doubtful for England game
Belgium could be without Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens for their Group G clash against England as all three players are carrying knocks.
Jun 23, 16:59
Roberto Martinez: 'Clinical Belgium can still improve'
Roberto Martinez hails the performance of two-goal striker Romelu Lukaku against Tunisia, but insists that there is still room for improvement from his side.
Jun 23, 16:12
Eden Hazard hails prolific Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku
Eden Hazard praises Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku for his goalscoring prowess and talent following the Red Devils' 5-2 win over Tunisia at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 23, 15:30
Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku hit doubles in Belgium's win over Tunisia
Belgium all but secure a place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a 5-2 victory over Tunisia in Saturday's Group G fixture in Moscow.
Jun 23, 14:59
Live Commentary: Belgium 5-2 Tunisia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Belgium register a 5-2 victory over Tunisia to all but guarantee a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 23, 12:00
Team News: Belgium unchanged against Tunisia
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez selects the same side against Tunisia which beat Panama 3-0 on Monday evening.
Jun 23, 11:53
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku is not here to win the Golden Boot'
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez insists that Romelu Lukaku is purely focused on winning the World Cup trophy rather than the individual award of the Golden Boot.
Jun 22, 17:57
Preview: Belgium vs. Tunisia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for Saturday's World Cup Group G clash between Belgium and Tunisia in Moscow.
Jun 22, 07:56
Eden Hazard downplays comment made about Romelu Lukaku
Eden Hazard insists that there are no problems between him and Romelu Lukaku after exchanging words with his Belgium teammate at half time in the win against Panama.
Jun 21, 09:57
Jan Vertonghen: 'Belgium team has everything'
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen says that the current crop of international players is "the best" that he has played with.
Jun 20, 11:45
Romelu Lukaku: 'Some people in Belgium want to see me fail'
Belgium and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku vows to "have fun" at the World Cup despite claiming that "some people in my own country want to see me fail".
Jun 18, 20:55
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium very mature in World Cup win over Panama'
Roberto Martinez is delighted with Belgium's "mature" display in Monday's 3-0 win over Panama in their World Cup opener at Sochi's Fisht Olympic Stadium.
Jun 18, 20:43
Panama boss Hernan Dario Gomez: 'We played with dignity'
Panama boss Hernan Dario Gomez says that his side "played with dignity" during their 3-0 defeat to Belgium at the World Cup finals.
Jun 18, 18:45
Romelu Lukaku stars as Belgium beat Panama
A flurry of second-half goals secure Belgium a 3-0 win over Panama in their opening World Cup Group G game at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
Jun 18, 17:58
Live Commentary: Belgium 3-0 Panama - as it happened
Relive how Belgium eventually put away Panama with a 3-0 win in Sochi, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates of the World Cup Group G encounter.
Jun 18, 15:00
Team News: Vincent Kompany sits out Belgium World Cup opener
Celtic's Dedryck Boyata replaces Vincent Kompany in the Belgium defence for their World Cup opener against Panama.
Jun 18, 15:00
Preview: Belgium vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the World Cup Group G match between Belgium and Panama.
Jun 15, 16:56
World Cup preview: Belgium
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole assesses the chances of Belgium, whose golden generation go into the tournament ranked third in the world.
Jun 13, 16:00
Romelu Lukaku unveils reasons behind not signing a boot deal
Romelu Lukaku reveals the reason he did not sign a boot deal last season, having most recently played in Puma boots in Belgium's friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
Jun 12, 20:42
Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard has a dead leg'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists that the injury suffered by playmaker Eden Hazard in Monday evening's friendly with Costa Rica is not serious.
Jun 12, 10:37
Manchester United 'have no plans to sign Alex Sandro'
Manchester United reportedly end their pursuit of Juventus full-back Alex Sandro as Jose Mourinho instead prioritises signing a new centre-back.
Jun 12, 09:31
Belgium handed injury scare as Eden Hazard limps off against Costa Rica
Belgium talisman Eden Hazard limps off with 20 minutes to go in the Red Devils' 4-1 friendly win over Costa Rica on Monday night.
Jun 11, 22:46
Belgium maintain momentum ahead of World Cup with convincing win over Costa Rica
Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium recover from a goal behind to beat Costa Rica 4-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match.
Jun 11, 21:42
Live Commentary: Belgium 4-1 Costa Rica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Belgium's 4-1 win against Costa Rica, as the Red Devils rounded off their World Cup preparations in style.
Jun 11, 19:15
Danny Welbeck: Marcus Rashford "free to play" for England
England attacker Danny Welbeck heaps praise on Marcus Rashford for 'always making an impact' when called upon for the Three Lions.
Jun 9, 15:13
