Romelu Lukaku reveals how Jose Bosingwa taught him Portuguese at Chelsea
Posted Monday, July 09, 2018 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Belgium 2 - Brazil 1
Belgium are through to the World Cup semi-finals.
Roberto Martinez's men will take on France on Tuesday night in Russia following a brilliant 2-1 win over Brazil on Friday night.
In a potential coming-of-age win for the Belgians, they beat Brazil in their quarter-final tie.
A Fernandinho own goal and a terrific Kevin De Bruyne striker put Belgium 2-up.
Renato Augusto came off the bench to score for Brazil.
Romelu Lukaku speaks Portuguese
After the match, Man United striker Romelu Lukaku stunned journalists in the mixed zone.
Lukaku stopped to give a post match interview. And the Belgian revealed he speaks Portuguese perfectly.
Considering Lukaku was born in Belgium and has played the majority of his career in England, it came as a huge shock he knew the language.
Jose Bosingwa taught him Portuguese at Chelsea
After Lukaku's answer about the win over Brazil, the journalist asked the Man United forward how he knows Portuguese.
Lukaku revealed that Jose Bosingwa taught him Portuguese at Chelsea when they used to live together.
Jose Bosingwa received 25 caps for Portugal during his career.
O Lukaku a falar português. 😃🔝 pic.twitter.com/Se2Opw8S8k
— Rodrigo Lux (@captomente) July 7, 2018
Paul Pogba speaks Spanish
Lukaku isn't the only Man United player who has reveal his linguistic skills at the World Cup.
Earlier in the competition, Paul Pogba showed off his Spanish skills after the match with Peru.
Pogba has never played or lived in Spain.
Paul Pogba has never played or lived in Spain. He is fluent in French, Italian and English. When asked about #PER, he replies in Spanish. Almost as if his choice of hairstyle has zero impact on football ability, intelligence or linguistic capability.. pic.twitter.com/XfJvFuMvJR
— Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) June 27, 2018
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