Romelu Lukaku, the renowned football striker, has expressed heartfelt sorrow following the death of his father, Roger Lukaku, at the age of 58. In a touching tribute, Lukaku shared a childhood photo of himself with his father, accompanied by a deeply emotional message. He thanked his father for imparting invaluable life lessons and acknowledged the profound impact his father had on his life.
In his post, Lukaku expressed his gratitude, “Thank you for teaching me everything I know. I’m forever grateful and appreciate you. Life will never be the same.” He noted the immense pain and tears he is experiencing but expressed faith that God will provide the strength to cope with the loss. He concluded with a personal message to his father: “Merci pour tout Roger Menama Lukaku Vieux Roy (for his friends). Mon Papa.”
Tributes for Roger Lukaku have been widespread across the football community. The Belgian Football Association extended their condolences, stating, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lukaku family, following the passing of Roger Lukaku.” Prominent figures like former footballer Rio Ferdinand and Manchester City and Belgium national player Jeremy Doku showed their support by responding to Lukaku’s post with heartfelt emojis. Napoli teammate Juan Jesus also offered words of encouragement.
Roger Lukaku himself was a professional footballer who made his way to Belgium to play for Koninklijke Rupel Boom FC. Over his career, he also played for clubs such as KV Oostende, Seraing, Germinal Ekeren, and KV Mechelen.
The Lukaku family has received an outpouring of support during this difficult time, highlighting the strong community bonds within the world of football. Despite the challenging days ahead, this support might serve as a source of comfort and strength for Romelu and his family.