Shocking Euro 2024 Defeat for Belgium as Lukaku Endures Nightmare

Belgium faced a stunning upset at Euro 2024 with a 1-0 defeat to Slovakia, leaving Romelu Lukaku in despair after crucial goals were disallowed.

In a dramatic match on Monday, Slovakia capitalized early when Ivan Schranz scored from a sharp angle after Robert Bozenik’s initial shot was saved by Belgium’s goalkeeper.

Romelu Lukaku, aiming for a permanent move to Chelsea, missed key opportunities. He squandered a close-range chance early on and later fired wide when through on goal, compounding his frustrations with two disallowed goals for offside.

Despite Koen Casteels’ efforts in goal, Belgium couldn’t level the score. Leandro Trossard’s delivery found Lukaku, but VAR intervened, ruling him offside in a tight decision.

Belgium pressed relentlessly in the second half. Trossard and Johan Bakayoko came close, but Slovakia’s defense held firm. Lukaku’s hopes were dashed again as a late goal was disallowed due to a handling offense.

Slovakia’s victory over third-ranked Belgium in Group E is a major upset, reshaping the tournament’s dynamics early on.