(Reuters) - Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel has retired from the national side after more than 15 years of international duty.
The 34-year-old Witsel earned 130 caps and was part of the team which finished third at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He started all three games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Belgium failed to progress from their group.
"It has been a great pride to represent my country for the past 15 years. Now it is important for me to devote more time to my family and to focus on my club."
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