"On a personal level soccer gives you a lot. It has given me everything but losing my father like I lost him weighs on me every day. But it is what it is and I carry on for my daughters, for my brother and for Napoli which has given me so much."
"Because before arriving at Napoli I was dead. Last year we did something wonderful, this year is a bit difficult for us, but we have to look forwards and do everything to finish as high as possible in the table."
"Thank you for teaching me everything I know. I'm forever grateful and appreciate you. Life will never be the same. Protecting and guiding me like no else could. I won't be the same. The pain and tears are flowing big time."
Romelu Lukaku scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to secure Napoli's 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona, his first goal after playing only 41 minutes this season due to a serious preseason thigh injury. The emotional moment came after months of personal and professional hardship, including the sudden death of his father Roger in September at age 58. Lukaku appeared tearful after the final whistle and pointed to the sky in tribute. In an interview, he expressed how his father's loss weighs on him daily but emphasized his commitment to his family and Napoli. The win marked Napoli's first victory in four matches, keeping them third in Serie A, eleven points behind leader Inter Milan.
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