Fans Reactions As Eden Hazard Retires From International Football

Eden Hazard has announced he has retired from international football after Belgium‘s premature exit from the World Cup in Qatar.

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.”

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.”

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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