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  • PSG tried to sign me, but… – Eden Hazard

    PSG tried to sign me, but… – Eden Hazard

    Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard admits he had the chance to sign for Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during his career.

    Hazard hung up the boots last year at the age of 33 after three difficult years with Real Madrid.

    Speaking to “Zack en roue libre” on Twitch, Hazard revealed: “PSG had tried, I’ve always remained on good terms with Nasser (Al Khelaifi, PSG president).

    “During my last year at Lille, I went to see a PSG match, I liked Paris… but I simply didn’t want to return to Ligue 1. I had made my way at Lille, and also out of respect for the Lyonnais, I didn’t see myself playing against Lille, scoring goals against them… it wasn’t the right thing.”

    As for the Domaine de Luchin , which houses both Lille’s training centre and headquarters, Hazard explained what struck him most at the age of 14: “For us, Luchin was the new trendy centre, the pitches (today there is one named after him), everything was brand new… I said: ‘Whoa!’. And the club too, it was a good Ligue 1 club, with its proximity to Belgium, which was an advantage.”

  • REVEALED: How Man Utd missed out on signing Eden Hazard

    REVEALED: How Man Utd missed out on signing Eden Hazard

    Man United reportedly missed out on the signing of Eden Hazard after refusing to pay the player’s agent a “huge backhander”.

    An explosive report from The Times has revealed that the Belgian was close to sealing a move to Old Trafford but talks fell through due to an unexpected fee.

    The report made several allegations regarding John Bico’s conduct, stating that United refused to pay him directly for facilitating the deal.

    Hazard would go on to sign for Chelsea, joining from Lille for a reported fee of £32 million, a then record sale for the club.

    The situation came to light after Bico was investigated for unconnected charges of financial crime in Belgium.

    The Premier League are also looking into the allegations after a £6 million made by an offshore company belonging to Roman Abramovich was made to Bico back in 2013.

  • Hazard tips ex-teammate to become next Chelsea manager

    Hazard tips ex-teammate to become next Chelsea manager

    Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard says former teammate Cesc Fabregas should be offered the manager’s job.

    Cesc has just helped Como win promotion to Serie A as part of a co-coaching team.

    With Chelsea seeking a new manager, Hazard told talkSPORT: “Maybe (Roberto de Zerbi). I have my friend also in Como. He can be the first manager.”

    On the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, he continued: “I was a bit sad, to be fair. I think he did a great job. I know people want Chelsea to be in the top four but it’s just a season of transition.

    “He’s a great manager. I wish him good luck. Let’s see who’s going to be there in the future.”

  • Eden Hazard ends football career

    Eden Hazard ends football career

    Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football.

    Hazard, 32, joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for £89m, but played just 54 league games for the Spanish giants and left the club at the end of last season.

    He won two Premier League titles during his time at Stamford Bridge.

    “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time,” said Hazard, who has been a free agent since his contract was terminated in June.

    “After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.”

    The Belgian had already retired from international football last December after being part of the squad which was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup during the group stage.

    At Real Madrid, Hazard won the Champions League, a Club World Cup, a European Super Cup, two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups. But his time in Spain is widely considered disappointing – he scored just 7 goals in 76 appearances in all competitions.

    Hazard started his career with French club Lille, scoring 50 goals in 149 appearances and helping the club to win a domestic double of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France in 2010-11.

    He moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2012, signing for a reported £32m and went on to become a club great, winning the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2014-15.

    Hazard scored 110 goals across 352 appearances for the Blues, including the winner in the 2019 Europa League final against Arsenal in his final appearance for the club.

    He is also one of only four players in Premier League history – alongside Thierry Henry, Matt Le Tissier and Eric Cantona – to score 15 or more goals and provide 15 or more assists in a single season, having netted 16 times and laid on 15 assists during the 2018-19 campaign.

    “During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all,” Hazard added on social media.

    “I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian selection.

    “A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.

    “Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.

    “Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences. See you off the field soon my friends.”

    After making his international debut against Luxembourg in 2008, Hazard earned 126 Belgium caps and scored 33 goals. He featured at three World Cups and two European Championships, as well as captaining the team 56 times.

    He found the net three times at the 2018 World Cup when Belgium finished third, including a strike against England in the third-place play-off.

    BBC

  • Hazard mocks Real Madrid over retirement claims

    Hazard mocks Real Madrid over retirement claims

    Eden Hazard has rubbished claims of retirement and taken a swipe at Real Madrid as he leaves the Spanish giants.

    Hazard has agreed to cut short his Real contract a year early, sparking talk of him hanging up the boots.

    But the former Chelsea captain told RTBF: : “Honestly, I still don’t know what I’ll do.

    “After three difficult years i just want to spend time with my family, go on holiday like everyone does. I read a lot about myself these days, a lot of stupid stuff.

    “Going to RWDM with my brother? I don’t know if it’s a stupid thing, we will see…

    “Honestly, I still don’t have the answers.

    “That said, I’m still able to be a professional footballer, my physique can do it. I rested for two-three years, I still have energy.”

  • Hazard laziest player I’ve ever seen – Mikel Obi

    Hazard laziest player I’ve ever seen – Mikel Obi

    John Obi Mikel admits former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard was among the most unprofessional players he played with.

    Hazard is now facing the exit door at Real Madrid after three frustrating years in Spain.

    Mikel Obi told Dubai Eye: “Everyone wants to join the starting eleven when the weekend comes and there is no place for you who think: ‘I do not want to train today’. The only player I saw doing it and who got away with it was Eden Hazard.

    “He has never trained. The worst. The laziest football player I’ve ever seen in my life. But then came the weekend and he produced and was the match’s lyricist.

    “I actually think that when you look at him now he has lost a lot of weight. But when he was in Chelsea … the night before a match after dinner he could sit there for half an hour eating rice pudding. He likes his food.

    “Then he went to bed, woke up on a Saturday morning, and was there, produced. We just let him do what he wanted.”

  • ‘A chapter ends today’ – Eden Hazard announces retirement

    ‘A chapter ends today’ – Eden Hazard announces retirement

    Real Madrid midfielder Eden Hazard has announced his international retirement.

    Hazard has decided to end his time with Belgium after their World Cup flop.

    The former Chelsea captain posted to social media: “A chapter ends today.

    “Thank you for your love and incomparable support. Thank you for all the joy we have shared since 2018.

    “I decided to stop my national team career. The heirs are ready. I will miss you.”

    Edge players reached 126 national matches for Belgium with 33 goals.

  • La Liga: Nothing personal against Hazard – Ancelotti

    La Liga: Nothing personal against Hazard – Ancelotti

    Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists there’s no issues around Eden Hazard.

    However, Ancelotti says the Belgian hasn’t done enough to warrant a start.

    He said, “When I say that nothing has happened, I’m referring to his personal situation and the relationship. Nothing has happened in terms of his fitness, he’s fine and is training well. Besides that, there’s another decision I have to make.

    “The fact that Hazard doesn’t play in a particular game is because I choose to play another player, but Hazard against Elche and scored. He’s played when I believed that he could help the team and he has done that. However, it’s nothing to do with his fitness or for personal reasons, we’re not hiding anything here.”

  • Eden Hazard makes decision on Newcastle move

    Eden Hazard makes decision on Newcastle move

    Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard is not interested in joining Newcastle United.

    The Belgian has been linked with a move back to the Premier League and to the big spending Magpies.

    However, El Nacional in Spain suggests the 31-year-old attacking midfielder does not see Newcastle as an option.

    If he is to leave Real, he wants to join a team that is a “big player” in European football.

    Chelsea may be interested in bringing Hazard back to Stamford Bridge in the summer, and such an option may appeal to the playmaker as well.

  • UCL: Bale, Hazard out of Real squad for Sheriff match

    UCL: Bale, Hazard out of Real squad for Sheriff match

    Real Madrid FC forwards Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale, have been left out of the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League group match at Sheriff Tiraspol FC, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday.

    Manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday Hazard was suffering from gastroenteritis, while Bale picked up a knock last week while on international duty with Wales.

    Both players missed Sunday’s 4-1 league win at Granada, which moved them a point clear at the top.

    Real named forwards Karim Benzema, Luka Jovic, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Mariano Diaz in their 23-man travelling squad for the match against Moldovans Sheriff.

    Sheriff stunned Real 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu in September.

    Real top Group D on nine points after four matches, two points above Inter Milan with Sheriff a point further back.