Source: REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
[Saba Sports News] Jan Vertonghen, the Belgian international, recently announced on his personal social media that he will retire from the Belgian national team. During the European Championship, Belgium was eliminated in the Round of 16 after losing 0-1 to France. Unfortunately, Vertonghen scored an own goal in that match. The 37-year-old Belgian defender expressed his gratitude on social media, saying, “From the first game to the last game. Thanks for all the memories, I realized my dream!” The Belgian national team confirmed the news, bidding farewell to Vertonghen. They stated, “From the training ground to the stadium, you showed us what it means to be a true player. We will miss you!” Vertonghen has played 157 matches for the Belgian national team since 2007, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists. He is considered a member of Belgium’s golden generation.