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In a remarkable feat, Romelu Lukaku has outshone football heavyweights Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane to set a groundbreaking record in Euro 2024. Lukaku’s exceptional performance has propelled him to the forefront, eclipsing the achievements of renowned players and marking a significant milestone in the tournament.
Belgium’s striker, Romelu Lukaku, has outpaced football heavyweights like Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane by securing the highest number of goals in a single Euro qualifying campaign.
The loaned Chelsea player achieved his 14th goal during the recently concluded qualifiers in a commanding 5-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Sunday.
The former Manchester United star delivered an exceptional performance by netting four goals within a remarkable 20-minute span, spanning from the 17th to the 37th minute of the match. This elevated his overall count for the 2024 Euro qualifying campaign to an impressive 14 goals in eight games for Belgium.
In accomplishing this feat, Lukaku shattered the joint record previously held by Lewandowski and David Healy of Northern Ireland, both of whom scored 13 goals in the 2016 and 2008 qualifying campaigns, respectively.
Furthermore, Lukaku surpassed Ronaldo’s tally of 10 goals, establishing himself as the leading scorer in the 2024 Euro qualifiers.
Trailing behind Ronaldo in the goal standings are France’s Kylian Mbappe, securing the third position with nine goals, while Kane follows closely with eight goals.
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