Axel Witsel Retires from Belgium National Team
The 37-year-old Nice midfielder ends an 18-year international career with 140 caps, second only to Jan Vertonghen on Belgium's all-time list.
Axel Witsel has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 37, ending an 18-year international career.
The Belgian FA confirmed the decision.
The midfielder, now at Nice, previously announced his international retirement in 2023 before reversing that decision and returning to the fold. The Belgian FA confirmed the decision. His last appearance for the Red Devils came last summer, in the 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain.
Witsel leaves with 140 caps and 12 goals, second in Belgium's all-time appearance list behind Jan Vertonghen's 157. He played four World Cups and three European Championships, and was part of the side that took bronze at the 2018 World Cup.
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