UEFA has to do more than just promote campaign against racism, asserts Romelu Lukaku
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Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has asked the UEFA to do more than just promote a campaign against racism. The former Premier League star left for Italy over the summer and has since flourished under Antonio Conte at Inter Milan as he sits second in the race for the Capocannoniere.
A club-record move for Romelu Lukaku was not what Inter Milan fans envisioned when Antonio Conte arrived but few can doubt the impact the Belgian has made. With nine league goals so far, the former Manchester United striker sits only behind super-striker Ciro Immobile in the race for the Capocannoniere. Not only that, Lukaku has made quite an impact alongside Lautaro Martinez, forming an impressive partnership for the Nerazzurri.
But not everything has gone according to plan and as racism continues to plague the game, the 26-year-old was subjected to abuse from Cagliari supporters in September. The Belgian went on to score the winner in that game and in an interview admitted that he was not surprised by the racist chants. He also added that while UEFA has to do more than just promote a ‘No To Racism’ campaign and has to take action.
“I knew that sooner or later it would happen. I was ready for it because before coming here I spoke with some friends who played in Serie A and they warned me about it. At Cagliari, it was a difficult moment. Serie A and UEFA had to do more. UEFA must act. We can promote a ‘No To Racism’ campaign, but if we do nothing to counter this phenomenon, it makes no sense,” Lukaku admitted reported Goal.
Signed by Jose Mourinho for Manchester United, Lukaku never really settled at the club and that caused a few problems for the 26-year-old which eventually saw him leave Old Trafford. However, despite all the abuse, the Belgian went on to admit that he’s very happy in Italy and has enjoyed himself since his move from Manchester.
“I’m having fun in Italy. People on the street are very kind to me and my family likes it here too. I want to concentrate on this. When I’m not playing well, I want to tell me about it. I’m 26, I know I can improve,” he concluded.
