The Belgian national football team will have to do without their previous captain Eden Hazard in the future. The Real Madrid midfield star announced his retirement.
“Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all the joyful moments we’ve shared since 2008. The next generation is ready. But I will miss you very much,” wrote the 31-year-old on Wednesday (December 7th). .22) on Instagram.
The brother of Borussia Dortmund’s Thorgan Hazard has earned 126 caps for his home country, scoring 33 goals.
Belgium failed early in Qatar
At the World Cup in Qatar, the aging Belgians surprisingly missed the leap into the round of 16. The “golden generation” of the Benelux state is said to have been at odds. The “Red Devils”, who finished third in the World Cup in Russia in 2018, are facing a major upheaval. Coach Roberto Martínez announced his resignation immediately after the last group game against Croatia (0-0).