Croatia legend Ivan Rakitic has trolled Romelu Lukaku after his pricey World Cup misses, saying the striker needs to be given a “trip in Break up.”
- Striker fluffed his strains at Qatar 2022
- Crimson Devils now heading dwelling
- Croatia march on into the final 16
WHAT HAPPENED? The Belgium worldwide fluffed his strains badly through the ultimate spherical of Group F fixtures on Thursday, along with his incapacity to search out the goal leading to a 0-0 draw that despatched the Crimson Devils crashing out and edged the Croatians by way of into the final 16. Rakitic, who retired from obligation along with his nation in 2020 with 106 caps to his identify, has delighted in seeing Lukaku endure an off day in entrance of aim and has joked that he needs to be rewarded with a free vacation by the Adriatic Sea.
WHAT THEY SAID: Rakitic stated in a video on Instagram as the ultimate whistle blew within the crunch contest – which he ended by blowing a kiss to the digital camera: “Let’s go Lukaku! We now have to give him a month of trip in Break up. Let’s go!”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Lukaku was left devastated after drawing a clean towards Croatia and punched out a panel in one of many dugouts as his feelings spilled over. Former Inter team-mate Ivan Perisic was amongst these to attempt to console the Chelsea-owned frontman, and he instructed FIFA+ afterwards: “I used to be with him for 2 or three minutes after the sport. That is soccer, when you rating, one other time you miss. He’s a extremely robust participant. Now I hope he can win as many trophies as potential with the Inter shirt. For us crucial factor was to cross the group. We performed a great recreation, as did they. However I believe, contemplating the three video games, we deserved to go forward on this World Cup.”
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WHAT NEXT? A final-16 encounter with Japan on Monday is subsequent up for Croatia, whereas Lukaku and Belgium’s so-called ‘Golden Technology’ are getting ready to go dwelling after one other disappointing displaying at a significant event that has seen supervisor Roberto Martinez stroll away from his submit.