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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard has retired from international football at the age of 31.<\/p>\n

Hazard, who is an attacking midfielder or winger, made his Belgium debut in 2008 at the age of 17, and went on to win 126 caps, scoring 33 goals.<\/p>\n

His decision comes after Belgium were knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages.<\/p>\n

\u201cA page turns today,\u201d said the Real Madrid player. \u201cThank you for your love [and] for your unparalleled support.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added on social media: \u201cThank you for all this happiness since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazard was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, losing 1-0 to France, and went on to defeat England to finish third. Belgium manager Roberto Martinez stepped down on Thursday following the World Cup exit.<\/p>\n

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