Belgian midfielder and captain Eden Hazard has announced his retirement after being knocked out in the first round of the World Cup in Qatar. Belgium finished third in the group after losing to Croatia, drawing with Morocco and defeating Canada.
The 31-year-old star has struggled with injuries and a lack of form in recent years. With the star’s retirement, Belgium’s golden generation began. Roberto Martinez was also vacant as coach.
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He played 126 matches for Belgium from 2008 to 2022. The player scored 36 goals. Hazard, who joined Chelsea in 2012, remained an important player in the team until 2019. Hazard, the footballer, was at his peak during this period. Hazard scored 85 goals in 245 games.
In 2019, Hazard’s career started to decline when he joined Spanish club Real Madrid. Hazard played 51 games for Real and scored 4 goals. ”Another chapter is completed. Thanks for your love and support. I’ve been part of the team since 2008. But my international career is coming to an end”. Risk noted.
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Hazard, who has won several titles including League One, English Premier League, Europa League, La Liga and Champions League, was a member of the Belgian squad that finished third in the 2018 World Cup.
Previously, Roberto Martinez was also vacated as Belgium manager. Belgium entered the World Cup in Qatar as runners-up in the world rankings. The Belgian Football Federation also replied that it was deeply disappointed with the early exit from the World Cup.
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