Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel announces he is retiring from international football, ending an 18-year spell with Belgium. Both outlets report the decision is confirmed on Wednesday and marks the conclusion of a long-running presence in the national team.
The reporting notes that Witsel becomes Belgium’s second-most capped player over his international career. While the articles agree on the timeline and his status in Belgium’s appearance records, they provide limited additional details about his reasons for retiring or any specific match or tournament context. The emphasis across sources is on the end of his international involvement and the longevity of his service to Belgium.
