Witsel retires from internationals after 18-year Belgium career
- Axel Witsel retired from international football after an 18-year career with Belgium, becoming their second-most capped player with 140 appearances.
- His last match was a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain in July.
- He debuted in 2008 and was a key player of Belgium's 'golden generation' alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.
- Witsel said it was time for younger players to step up and reflected on his achievements since starting at 18 years old.
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After 18 years, 140 games and twelve goals Axel Witsel finishes his career in the Belgian national team. The meanwhile cult player became a midfielder with the distinctive Afro announced his decision on Instagram.
The 37-year-old has decided to leave his international career, giving young players the opportunity to prove themselves.
"This time, it is serious," announced Benfica's former player this Wednesday. Behind are four World Championships, three Europeans and 12 goals scored by the Belgian team.
For years he was part of the "golden generation" of his country. Now Axel Witsel draws a line.
The second most selected player under the Belgian jersey, the middle of the Nice GOC wants to leave its place "to the new generation".
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