Lukaku's shocking report: relatives in Congo block the return of his father's body.

Rome – A pain accompanied by frustration.

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October 15, 2025 - 14:42

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Rome – Pain and frustration. Romelu and Jordan Lukaku They will not be able to bury their father Roger in Belgium, as they had planned, and they are pointing the finger at some relatives in Congo.

In a joint statement published on Instagram, the two brothers recount the difficult story: "We had planned the funeral for Friday, but due to some decisions made in Kinshasa, the ceremony will be held there.

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Our father died on September 28th, and as brothers, we did everything we could to bring his body back to Europe, but we felt like we were being extorted by some family members… If our father were here today, he would never accept it. It breaks our hearts that we cannot give our father a worthy rest."

Roger LukakuOriginally from Congo, he spent most of his football career in Belgium, retiring in 1999. His children's wish was to bring him back to the country where his family and career had grown. However, family ties and decisions made from afar forced the Lukakus to accept that the funeral would be held in their father's homeland.

Article published on October 15, 2025 - 14:42 PM - Vincenzo Scarpa

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It's truly sad that the situation is so complicated. The Lukaku brothers wanted to give their father a worthy rest, but now they have to accept a decision they didn't want. I hope they can find a way to honor him.

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