EFE.- The forward of the selection of Belgium Romelu Lukaku was compared this Friday with its main rival in the ranking of top scorers from Eurocup, the luso Cristiano Ronaldo, which he will face on Sunday in the match of round of 16 against Portugal at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville and who would like to have his dribble.
“I would like to have the dribbling and the way of shooting of Cristiano Ronaldo, but I think he I could want my power and my aim“, Declared at a press conference Lukaku, Inter Milan forward.
Romelo Lukaku has so far scored three goals in the European Championship, while Cristiano Ronaldo occupies the position of top scorer of the tournament, with five goals, after the penalty double that he scored in the draw against France, so many that also served him to become the player with the most goals in the history of the national teams, with 109 goals.
Asked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s record, Lukaku commented that “if anyone can achieve that in football, it is him.”
“‘Chapeau’ (I take off my hat), especially because of the age with which he has achieved it,” he added about Cristiano, 35 years old.
However, Lukaku could aspire to Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in a few years if he continues his progression: in his first 100 games with the Belgian team, the forward has scored 60 goals, compared to the 39 that the Portuguese had when he reached the hundred with your selection.
Regarding the Portugal team, his first rival on the way to the Wembley final on July 11, Lukaku assured that the Portuguese “are technically very good” and that “they are very proud of their country and want to win.”
CANDIDATE FOR THE GOLDEN BALL?
Lukaku was criticized at some stages of his career for his lack of scoring success, especially in his time at Manchester United (2017-2019).
On this matter, the forward compared his situation with that of basketball star Michael Jordan: “When I saw ‘The Last Dance’ (a documentary about Jordan’s life) and I saw his way of motivating himself with criticism, I thought: ‘no I’m the only one'”.
“In the past, everyone was concerned as long as I was in good shape. Now I can really say that not only am I in good shape anymore, but I am also one of the best in the world. This is my level now ”, defended Lukaku.
Furthermore, Lukaku insisted that he has “come a long way”, but is always looking for “a little more”.
And, asked about the possibility of being a candidate for the next Ballon d’Or if Belgium wins the Eurocup, Inter did not hesitate: “That is really the great goal and my childhood dream.”
However, he pointed out that “this is not the time to talk about it” and that the goal is to win the Eurocup.
“It’s what we all dream of and therefore now we have to put everything aside to go for it,” Lukaku said.
And, he warned: “next year is the World Cup: we also have something to show there.”
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