Hazard retires from Belgium duty after World Cup disappointment

Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from international football in the wake of Belgium s disappointing performance at the World Cup.

The Red Devils were underwhelming in an opening 1-0 win over Canada but defeat to Morocco and a draw with Croatia saw them exit Group F.

Head coach Roberto Martinez, who four years previously had led Belgium to the semi-finals in Russia, confirmed his departure after that game.

Real Madrid winger Hazard has now also called time on his spell with the national team, announcing his decision on Instagram.

A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support, he wrote.

Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The s…