Martinez: ‘Lukaku continued to defend’
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez praised the ‘incredible personality’ shown by his players in the 3-1 win over Wales. ‘Romelu Lukaku continued to defend’. The Inter forward Lukaku scored the last…
Martinez: ‘Lukaku a complete player thanks to Conte’
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez said Romelu Lukaku can thank Inter coach Antonio Conte for ‘becoming a complete player’. The 27-year-old continues to impress with the Nerazzurri, contributing 17 goals in…
Martinez: ‘Lukaku unfairly blamed’
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez assures Romelu Lukaku was ‘unfairly blamed’ for Manchester United failings and at Inter is ‘in the best moment of his career.’ The striker has been a…
Inter-Belgium diplomatic incident over Lukaku?
Romelu Lukaku has been called-up to Belgium national team but Inter could stand against Roberto Martinez’s decision. The Belgian striker missed Inter’s last two games against Parma and Real Madrid…
Martinez: ‘Mertens in his prime’
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez relished a ‘fantastic’ Coppa Italia game between Napoli and Inter. ‘Dries Mertens is at the prime of his career.’ The semi-final ended 1-1 at the Stadio…
Martinez: ‘Mertens right to stay at Napoli’
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez claims Dries Mertens made ‘the right decision’ when he agreed to stay at Napol: “He wants to write history.” Napoli host Inter on Saturday and Martinez…
Martinez: ‘Stop criticising Lukaku’
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez complains pundits spend too much time nit-picking with Inter striker Romelu Lukaku. “Nobody would talk about Diego Maradona not using his right foot.” The coach spoke…
Martinez: ‘Italy Euro 2020 favourites’
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez believes Italy “are among the favourites to win Euro 2020, as Roberto Mancini’s work has been exceptional.” The Azzurri will have all three group games on…
Lukaku ‘happy thanks to Inter’
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez claims Romelu Lukaku’s form at Inter is down to his relationship with Antonio Conte and that he feels “more at ease” in Milan. Lukaku joined Inter…
Martinez: ‘Lukaku no surprise’
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez isn’t surprised by Romelu Lukaku’s start with Inter. “He’s found some strong team-mates and a great coach in Antonio Conte." Martinez was speaking after the conclusion…
Martinez: Lukaku can do it all
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez has assured Inter fans that they have “a unique No 9 who knows how to do it all” in Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku became Inter’s record signing…
Martinez: ‘Lukaku so happy at Inter’
Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez credits the new experience at Inter with making ex-Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku “free and happy.” The centre-forward’s change after two goals in as many Serie…
Martinez: ‘Lukaku underappreciated’
Inter striker Romelu Lukaku “hasn’t been appreciated in the British game,” argues Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez. The 26-year-old scored on his Serie A debut in a 4-0 victory over Lecce,…
Martinez: Lukaku needed ‘fresh air’
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez believes Inter fans will see a revitalised Romelu Lukaku as the striker ‘needed fresh air’. The summer-long Lukaku saga ended last week as the Belgian finally…
Martinez: ‘Lukaku has to move’
Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez warns “it’s clear Romelu Lukaku needs to leave Manchester United,” as Inter continue negotiations. The striker is first choice for new Nerazzurri boss Antonio Conte, although…
Martinez: ‘If I had 12 players…’
Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez explains he’d have called-up Radja Nainggolan for the World Cup “if I could play 12 players”. The midfielder, then at Roma, was controversially excluded from the…
Nainggolan: ‘Belgium excuses pathetic’
Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan will never return to the Belgium squad after “pathetic” excuses for being left out of the World Cup. The 30-year-old wasn’t included in the 23 to…
Official: Real Madrid sack Lopetegui
Real Madrid have officially sacked Coach Julen Lopetegui and appointed Santiago Solari as caretaker manager, amid reports Antonio Conte is no longer in the running. There had been strong reports…
World Cup: Belgium beat Japan in thriller
Belgium were given an almighty scare by Japan, but emerged victorious in a 3-2 thriller in Rostov. The Asian side took a 2-0 lead early in the second half, but…