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Lukaku finds wisdom in his World Cup experience

LA Times | July 29, 2018

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Romelu Lukaku was born in Belgium to African parents, speaks seven languages fluently and has played soccer for five teams in two countries.

“I had parents yelling at me from the sideline. I had parents asking me for my ID,” he said “But I didn’t care because it motivated me. It gave me an edge.

u201cWith the Belgium team we brought basically the country together,u201d midfielder Romelu Lukaku says.
“With the Belgium team we brought basically the country together,” midfielder Romelu Lukaku says. (Yves Herman / AFP/Getty Images)
Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku, left, jumps to control the ball in front of England's defender John Stones during their World Cup playoff for third place between Belgium and England on July 14.
Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku, left, jumps to control the ball in front of England's defender John Stones during their World Cup playoff for third place between Belgium and England on July 14.
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