Fans Reactions As Eden Hazard Retires From International Football

Edge players reached 126 national matches for Belgium with 33 goals.

The decision was reportedly made after his nation’s elimination from the tournament following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on matchday three.

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Hazard featured in all three group games but failed to score, as Belgium finished third in Group F behind Morocco and Croatia, both of whom have gone to reach the quarter-finals of the competition.

Hazard’s announcement puts an end to an international career that totalled 126 games between 2008 and 2022, period in which he registered 33 goals.

The 31-year-old’s announcement marks the beginning of the end of Belgium’s so-called ‘Golden Generation’, as manager Roberto Martinez announced he would be leaving his post immediately after Belgium’s group stage exit.

The former Chelsea captain posted to social media: “A chapter ends today.

“Thank you for your love and incomparable support. Thank you for all the joy we have shared since 2018.

“I decided to stop my national team career. The heirs are ready. I will miss you.”

 

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The decision was reportedly made after his nation’s elimination from the tournament following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on matchday three.

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See some reactions from football lovers and pundits on Twitter culled by infoexpert24

Official. Eden Hazard retires from international football. 🚨🇧🇪 #Belgium pic.twitter.com/eHHccMyF1A

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 7, 2022

I thank @Eden Hazard for this contribution to the beautiful game and wish him all the best for the future.
Legend

— Jealouz Kelly (@PJealouz) December 7, 2022

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He’s finally retired, undoubtedly Belgiums best player

— iamlou (@Louie_beckham) December 7, 2022

Ah so soon?
This guys life has been so miserable since he went to Madrid…so sad

— SAÏSS🇲🇦 (@HaganNhyira) December 7, 2022

As a Chelsea Fan,,you remain my favourite player to ever play for https://t.co/Pk7Dl5OtdI sad you never perform to expectations in a Madrid shirt.Your retirement from national team was expected,,

— Benjamin not franklin (@prideinblack) December 7, 2022

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Eden Hazard has retired from International football, Belgium’s golden generation is officially over! 😌 pic.twitter.com/D3Rb0DPm3i

— Elvis Tunde ➐ (@Tunnykvng) December 7, 2022

Eden Hazard has retired from international football, very sad day for Belgium football. pic.twitter.com/ps8fnKm3vx

— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) December 7, 2022

With what is likely to be his last ever World Cup, Eden Hazard sits 4th on the all-time list for successful dribbles in World Cup games, with only Messi, Maradona and Jairzhino ahead of him.

He has a higher success rate (75%) than every other player in the top 30.

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— VisualGame (@avisualgame) December 1, 2022