To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders

Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications

Romelu Lukaku Tells Referee To Not Give Belgium A Penalty In Great Act Of Sportsmanship

Romelu Lukaku Tells Referee To Not Give Belgium A Penalty In Great Act Of Sportsmanship

Respect.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

In a touching act of sportsmanship, Romelu Lukaku earned the respect of many after convincing referee Jair Marrufo to not give a penalty kick when he went down in the box.

Tunisia goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha made very little contact with the Belgian striker, but the 'keeper was rash in the challenge and failed to get the ball.

Seconds after he went down in the area, though, Lukaku raised his hand and went straight over to the referee.

Respect. Not may would have done the same, especially in such a huge game.

Image: BBC
Image: BBC

Image: BBC
Image: BBC

Image: BBC
Image: BBC

Image: BBC
Image: BBC


If it wasn't for Lukaku's gesture, the incident would have arguably gone to VAR. A great act of sportsmanship from the Manchester United striker.

Here's how social media reacted to the moment:

Lukaku became the first player to score in both of Belgium's opening two matches of a World Cup since Marc Wilmots in 2002.

And on the subject of Lukaku, no Belgium player has scored more goals at a World Cup or European Championships than the Manchester United forward.

It looks the 25-year-old he will be up there when it comes to the Golden Boot stakes, this year.

Take a bow, Romelu.

Featured Image Credit:

Topics: Football News, Belgium, Football, Romelu Lukaku, World Cup

Jack Kenmare is a writer at SPORTbible. He's interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pele, Carles Puyol and Tim Henman. He dabbles in all things sport but football is his biggest passion. He was once hit in the head by a wayward strike from Nicky Butt and lived to tell the tale.

X

@jackkenmare_