He left himself a few days of reflection, but the adventure is well over for Eden Hazard.

The captain of Belgium, 31, announced his international retirement on Wednesday in a message posted on Instagram.

“A page is turned today.

Thank you for your love.

Thank you for your unparalleled support.

Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008, he wrote.

I have decided to put an end to my international career.

The succession is ready.

I will miss you.

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The 126th and last selection of the Real Madrid player will therefore remain this 0-0 against Croatia, recording the elimination of Belgium at the end of a catastrophic group stage.

Losing momentum since his transfer to Spain in 2019, after having been the best player in the Premier League with Chelsea and in Ligue 1 with Losc, Hazard believes it is time to give way.

“The end of an era”, titles the

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