At the age of 31, former Chelsea star Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international competition after Belgium’s failure to advance past the group round of the currently ongoing FIFA World Cup.
The Real Madrid player scored 33 goals in 126 appearances for his nation.
He put on incredible performances while wearing a Belgium jersey, especially during the 2018 World Cup, but he was unable to duplicate the magic in Qatar this time.
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He announced his choice on Instagram, writing: “A page flips today… I appreciate your affection.
“I’m grateful for your unwavering assistance. Thank you for sharing all of this joy with us since 2008.
“I’ve made the decision to quit my international career. The successors are prepared.
I’m going to miss you.
Many of Belgium’s major players were already past their prime when they traveled to Qatar.
Toby Alderweireld, 33, and Jan Vertonghen, 35, continued to be crucial defenders in the back.
While in midfield, 33-year-old Axel Witsel displayed signs of fatigue.
Recall that Roberto Martinez, the coach of Belgium, has praised Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard as a key member of the team and is eager to use the potential of the 31-year-old against rivals at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
With only three Laliga games played for Los Blancos (the white) this season, Hazard has struggled to get into the game.
Martinez, according to Rtbf, insists that Hazard, despite appearing to be on the slide at Real Madrid, is a crucial member of the Belgian Red Devils.