Eden Hazard no longer for Belgium: Pioneer of the “Golden Generation” resigns

Eden Hazard no longer for Belgium: Pioneer of the “Golden Generation” resigns

Eden Hazard

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Real star Eden Hazard announced after the disappointing World Cup that he no longer wanted to play for Belgium

For years everyone in Belgium has been talking about the “golden generation” around stars like Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois. the World Cup 2022 was titled as the last big fight of the somewhat aging star generation. A fight that ended in the group stage. Now, with Eden Hazard, one of the pioneers of the “Golden Generation” has ended his national team career.

In Belgium, alongside Germany and Italy, there is currently the greatest sadness in football. Although the (old) star ensemble showed a better side in the last group game against Croatia, it is similar to that DFB team failed due to an absurdly bad exploitation of chances.

As expected, Eden Hazard could not play a really big role. The 31-year-old attacker remained without a goal throughout the tournament and had to settle for a bench spot in the last game against Croatia.

Decision made: Hazard ends Belgium career

The real star, who hardly gets a chance at his club and is far from his prime form, has drawn consequences: Hazard ended his international career on Wednesday. Overall, the once brilliant winger has 126 caps and 33 goals. However, the really big title with the Red Devils was not granted to him.

Hazard will now focus on his club career. He currently has a contract with the royals until 2024. Would like the former Chelsea-Star find a worthy exit from professional football, he would have to change clubs as quickly as possible.

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This article was originally published on 90min.de as Eden Hazard no longer for Belgium: Pioneer of the “Golden Generation” resigns released.

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