Belgian Football Star Eden Hazard Announces Retirement

Belgian attacking midfielder Eden Hazard has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32. Hazard’s decision to retire comes after he was released by Real Madrid and failed to find another club. In a statement shared on Instagram, he expressed gratitude for his 16-year career, which included more than 700 matches played.

Hazard’s career was marked by successful stints at clubs like Chelsea, where he won the Premier League title, Europa League, FA Cup, and League Cup. He was also a key player for Belgium, contributing to the team’s impressive run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.

Despite his achievements, Hazard faced challenges, particularly injuries during his time at Real Madrid, which limited his playing time. He acknowledged the support of fans, managers, coaches, teammates, and his family throughout his career, expressing his gratitude to everyone who had been part of his journey.