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BRUSSELS — Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is the latest member of Belgium’s so-called Golden Generation to end his international career. The 34-year-old Witsel made 130 appearances in a 15-year career with Belgium, scoring 12 goals. In March, new Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco dropped Witsel in his first squad since being appointed with a mission to rebuild. Several other members from …

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said he will do all he can to be ready for the European Championship and repay the faith shown in him by coach Roberto Martinez. I feel such great emotion and pride to be selected in the national squad for this summer's tournament There is still work for me to do but I am on track …

Roberto Martinez Includes Axel Witsel in Belgium Squad for Euro 2020

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Monday named a 26-strong squad for Euro 2020 including Axel Witsel but without Marouane Fellaini. The squad, which also includes a stand-by list of 11 players, must be officially declared to UEFA by June 1 at the latest. Belgium, the world’s top-ranked side, have been drawn in Group B and will play Russia on June …

Euro squad: Belgium names Hazard, De Bruyne and Lukaku in 26-man team

Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard were called up Monday to the Belgium squad for the European Championship alongside the usual stalwarts of the country's “Golden Generation.” Belgium coach Roberto Martinez named Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel in his list of 26 players for the continental tournament. “There are still some games to be played at …