Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from international football following a disastrous FIFA World Cup campaign. Belgium World Cup squad, which had superstars like Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard, and Romelu Lukaku on their roster have failed to get past the group stages of the competition.
Hazard has played three games during the tournament, failing to register a single goal or assist. He His performances at the FIFA World Cup received criticism from fans and pundits alike.
Eden Hazard ends his international career
Eden Hazard called it out from international football aged 31. The La Louviere-born attacker posted a statement on his social media account, confirming the news.
He posted, “A page turns today⊠I want to Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss youâŠ.#onestensemble”
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Eden Hazard has made his international debut in 2008. He has made 126 appearances for the Red Devils so far, registering 33 goals and 36 assists. The 31-year attacker helped Belgium finish third in the FIFA World Cup 2018, registering three goals and one assist in six appearances during the competition.
He won the Belgium Player of the Season on three separate occasions and also named Belgian Sportsman of the Year in 2018.
Eden Hazard was regarded as one of the best footballers in the world a few seasons back. However, a move to Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 changed his fate.
He struggled with injuries and inconsistency since making the switch and is currently among the fringes at the Bernabeu Stadium.
He has managed to start just one game in the league this season. His current contract at the Bernabeu Stadium will expire at the end of the next season. Eden Hazard is likely to move away from the Spanish giants in the upcoming transfer windows.
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When is FIFA World Cup 2022 next match?
The quarter-final schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2022 is as follows:
| Match | Date | Time(IST) | Stadium |
| Brazil vs Croatia | December 9, 2022 | 08:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| Netherlands vs Argentina | December 10, 2022 | 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Morocco vs Portugal | December 10, 2022 | 08:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| England vs France | December 11, 2022 | 12:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
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