The crash of the Red Devils has consequences…
After Belgium’s embarrassing elimination from the World Cup in the group stage, the team’s first top star is suffering the consequences: captain Eden Hazard (31) has ended his career with the national team.
The Real Madrid midfielder announced his decision on Instagram on Wednesday, writing: “The tide is turning today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all the happiness we have shared since 2008. I have decided to end my international career. The successor is settled. I will miss you.”
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Hazard made his Belgian national team debut in November 2008 at the age of 17. Now, after a total of 126 international matches and 33 goals, it’s over. Amer: The striker, who belongs to the “golden generation” of desire, did not win a major title with the national team.
Belgium still missed out on the 2010 World Cup and EURO 2012, although the country then reached at least the quarter-finals of every tournament until this year, but never achieved great success. Third place at the World Cup in Russia four and a half years ago was the biggest achievement.
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After the early exit of the group stage, a major upheaval is announced. Coach Roberto Martínez had already announced his end as coach of Rode Duivels immediately after the last group game against Croatia (0-0). Moreover, the Qatar team was too old and divided. Hazard’s resignation will not be the last after the WM stay.
In Qatar, Hazard started the first two group games against Canada (1-0) and Morocco (0-2) but failed to impress. The result: In the decisive match against Croatia (0-0), coach Martinez put him on the bench, it was only enough for a short mission.
Out with the national team – and things aren’t going well for Hazard at the club either. The Belgian has only played six games for Real Madrid this season. His departure to Los Blancos is expected soon…
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