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5 Active Footballers Who Retired From International Football After 2022 World Cup (Photos)

Some famous players who have contributed to the success of their national teams over the years have decided to call it a quit, as they have announced their retirement form international football.

However, in this I will be sharing with you some of the active footballers who retired from international football After 2022 World Cup;

• Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

Talented Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema and one of the all time goal scorer didn’t feature in the FIFA 2022 World Cup because of an injury.

However the French man announced his retirement form international football few days after the World Cup finals.

According to reports, he announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday.

• Eden Hazard ( Real Madrid)

Eden Hazard is another Real Madrid Player that announced he has retired from international football after the FIFA World Cup. His retirement came a few days after Belgium’s premature exit from the World Cup in Qatar.

The Champion League winner confirmed his retirement in a post he shared on Instagram, which reads: “A page turns today. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you.”

• Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)

Barcelona midfielder, Sergio Busquets announced his retirement from Spain duty at the age of 34. The news of his retirement came 10 days after his country was eliminated from the World Cup’s round of 16.

Busquets who have captained the Spain team now plays as a midfielder for club side alone.

• Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier)

Wahbi Khazri who plays as an attacking midfielder or as a forward for Ligue 1 club Montpellier. The player who is known to be one of Tunisian football’s greatest legends also chose to call it a day for his country after the conclusion of the World Cup.

According to reports, He announced his international retirement on the following day of the last World Cup match.

Hugo Lloris (Tottenham)

The Tottenham number one goalstopper, Hugo Lloris played as the first choice goalkeeper for France in the 2022 World Cup. On 9 January 2023, Lloris, being the most capped player in the history of the national team, announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36.

Which of these players will you miss the most in international football? Share with us in the comment section.

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