Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan admits being left out of the Belgium World Cup squad represents the end of his international career.
The 30-year-old has been left out by Roberto Martinez, who flew out to Italy over the weekend to explain his choice.
“Unfortunately and very reluctantly my international career comes to an end,” Nainggolan wrote on Instagram.
“I’ve always done everything I could to represent my country. Being yourself can irritate people…
“From this day on I’ll be the number one fan.”
Rayz007
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Very sad that they didn’t include him in the squad. I think he made a bold move there. But the belgium fans will definitly miss a player like him in the world cup. Very sad that your international career comes to an end. Bye
JoseMouChelsea
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Should have joined chelsea when u had the chance all belgium players in chelsea made the squad even batshuayi who is injured.
AbhijaiSingh
99
Axel Witsel over Nainggolan. I feel for Nainggolan. Shambolic decision by Martinez. I'll say this right now. They will reach the Quarterfinals at the very max.
fabianfabie
92
naingolan is devastated.
IndikaAsiriSR4
79
That is Bad News Nainggolan is Belgium Tank He is Not Squad , that is Bad for Belgium We are Miss You Radja Nainggolan [Cry][Cry][Cry]
Patito_8_
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A true professional! He could have blasted the coach but he kept his head and moved on. Still one of the best midfielders in this era hands down! Belgium will miss him. There are way too many politics in Soccer. It is truly becoming corrupt.
El-Lion
57
Is he a player of quality?yes Could he definitely add more strength to the squad? yes. Is he a dynamic player? Yes. I understand is a game that promulgates discipline and hard work. R. Naingolan is that type of player. Only the head Coach Mr Martinez can tell us his decision to drop him. At 30 it might be his last shot, but we never what will prevail in the days ahead. Being yourself must be defined, I hope I understood what he meant more. The last I heard of a misunderstanding between the two was because of the reproached thrown at Naingolan for smoking and other noxious activities. If that the blame it's a fifty-fifty.
johnojobo77
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It was because of his personal lifestyle that lead to his omission. No one is a saint but I still think he should examine himself. There are characters that is not acceptable at all so if u found yourself doing that people must somehow snub you.
samappah
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Hey guys don't be comparing Radja to Fellaini, both are 2 different types of players. Believe me, I love Radja's style of play it will be important for the team to have his quality present, but fellaini is important as well. He is an underrated game changer, his aerial abilities makes him a very deadly threat when subbed on. Radja should start and fellaini should be a sub in my opinion. Both are vital for the success of the national team.
raheem_CFC
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Naingolan is a great midfielder and to see him not making it to world cup is a disaster... this world cup is going to be the best, yet most of the top players won't be there... this is showing an evolution in football