World Cup update: Eden Hazard scored 33 goals in 126 caps after making his debut for Belgium in 2008.
Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from the national team.
Hazard was captain of Belgium at the Qatar World Cup. However, the team, which was ranked 2nd in the FIFA rankings and was expected to advance to the top following the 3rd place in the previous tournament, was able to manage only one win and was decided to disappear from the tournament in 3rd place in Group F.
Belgium, who suffered an early defeat from the World Cup, has already announced the retirement of Roberto Martinez, but on the 7th, captain Hazard will retire from the national team at the age of 31.
“Today the page is turned. Thank you for your love, your great support. Thank you for all the happiness since 2008. I have decided to end my international career. I am ready for a replacement.” I will miss you.”
Hazard, who belongs to Lille and made his debut for the Belgian national team at the age of 17 in November 2008, has since participated in three consecutive World Cups since the 2014 tournament, and the country has Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. 126 caps and 33 goals as a central player of the “golden generation”.