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Kevin De Bruyne slams 'STUPID' questions from journalist over Belgium's 'failed golden generation' - as the Man City star is labelled as a 'spoilt brat' after Euro 2024 exit by France
01/07/24 21:07
Kevin De Bruyne slammed a journalist for asking a 'stupid' question about Belgium's failed 'golden generation' after the nation were eliminated from Euro 2024 after being beaten by France. The unhappy Belgian spoke to reporters in the mixed zone at the Dusseldorf Arena after Jan Vertonghen's 85th minute own goal gifted the Les Blues safe passage to the quarter-finals....read
Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
27/06/24 15:14He may have retired from professional football last year but Eden Hazard is clearly not done with the sport after partaking in a number of different charity matches and friendlies.ITV Soccer Aid forced to issue an apology over Jill Scott's 'industrial language' after she missed gilt-edged chance in charity match
10/06/24 08:02At one point in the first half former Lionesses midfielder Scott, who was representing England, missed an opportunity to put her team ahead and let out her frustration in x-rated style.England 6-3 World XI - Soccer Aid 2024 RECAP: Theo Walcott scores high-looping lob to cap off a wonderful night for Robbie Williams' men
09/06/24 17:02Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England take on the World XI at Stamford Bridge in Soccer Aid 2024.How much has Soccer Aid raised? All the money made from generous donations since its inception 18 years ago
09/06/24 07:53It all began back in 2006 after being created by pop star Robbie Williams, with proceeds from the match going to the children's charity, UNICEF, and 18 years later, it is still going strong.How the Premier League's best player became an overweight, overpaid butt of the joke... Eden Hazard, ready for Soccer Aid and a Chelsea return, is now happy in retirement after a miserable final few years of his career
08/06/24 07:41When Hazard is one day inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, supporters will remiss of the magic he created as a Blues player, netting 110 goals on his way to two top division titles.Soccer Aid 2024: Who are the presenters and commentators of the annual charity game as England look to win for the first time since 2017
07/06/24 09:52A star-studded mix of football legends and celebrities will grace the pitch at Stamford Bridge for the 2024 edition of Soccer Aid. Here is who's involved in the presenter and commentator line-up.Soccer Aid 2024: Kick-off time, where to watch and who is playing as Mauricio Pochettino returns to Stamford Bridge to charge of World XI
06/06/24 09:11Soccer Aid is back! - with the huge charity game returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2019. Here is everything you need to know including date, time, where to watch.Revealed: Chelsea 'will pocket £5m bonus from Eden Hazard's £130m move to Real Madrid' following the LaLiga giants' latest Champions League triumph... months after winger's retirement
02/06/24 11:47Although Hazard hung up his boots eight months ago, those bonuses still apply until the end of his original deal and Chelsea will be paid again after Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund in the final.Former Premier League superstar looks unrecognisable as he takes up a new sport after retiring from football - but can you tell who he is?
01/06/24 16:12Fresh from hanging up his boots late last year, this mystery player has embraced the fine art of cycling and headed to one of France's most iconic climbs.Eden Hazard claims Martin Odegaard is better than Erling Haaland as Chelsea legend names the best player from different countries in Europe
29/05/24 16:01Erling Haaland may be the best player in the world in many people's eyes but he's not even the best player from Norway, according to former Chelse astar Eden Hazard.Chelsea legend Eden Hazard names his surprise pick to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues finalise their four-man shortlist for the manager's hotseat
27/05/24 06:20Chelsea icon Eden Hazard (left) has offered a left-field suggestion for who should replace Mauricio Pochettino (right) at the club next season. The Argentine manager left Stamford Bridge last week.Revealed: How Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could lift trophy at Stamford Bridge in two weeks' time as he faces awkward return
24/05/24 19:44Sources say Pochettino has not pulled out of the June 9 fixture after he parted ways with the Premier League club by mutual agreement on Tuesday.Mauricio Pochettino faces an awkward return to Chelsea - a little over two weeks after his exit - with Stamford Bridge comeback already agreed
21/05/24 19:12Mauricio Pochettino will be back at Chelsea just 19 days after agreeing his exit - and faces an awkward reunion with the Stamford Bridge crowd.Revealed: Chelsea are 'set to land £5m bonus from Eden Hazard's £130m move to Real Madrid five years ago' - despite his retirement last year
15/05/24 12:00Hazard moved to Madrid for an initial £88million fee on a five-year deal which would have expired this summer.Cole Palmer is the first Chelsea player to win Premier League Player of the Month for SIX YEARS after stunning with seven goals in April... while Everton's Sean Dyche takes the manager's prize by ensuring safety for the Toffees
10/05/24 11:18Cole Palmer has won his first Premier League Player of the Month award for his performances with Chelsea in April, while Everton's Sean Dyche has been rewarded with the manager's prize.Fabio Capello gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate... as the former England boss points to one 'simple' reason for his decision
24/04/24 08:12Several big names have sided for one or the other, with the likes of Eden Hazard and Gary Lineker on the Argentine's side, while others such as Roy Keane have backed Ronaldo.Real Madrid have not made a mistake in the transfer market since Eden Hazard, with Jude Bellingham the sole 'Galatico style' signing... here's how they've become the smartest club in Europe
18/04/24 17:00PETE JENSON: In the summer of 2019 Real Madrid paid 100m euros for Eden Hazard, a disastrous piece of business that would end up costing them closer to 150m.IShowSpeed annoys Man City fans by cheering for Real Madrid in the home end, before posing with winning penalty taker Antonio Rudiger in bizarre Champions League outing
18/04/24 15:56IShowSpeed caused some mayhem whilst attending Manchester City's Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Wednesday night.Inside Domenico Tedesco's new-look Belgium: Jeremy Doku, Man United target Lois Openda and Johan Bakayoko are the new stars - but Golden Generation veteran Romelu Lukaku is still going strong
26/03/24 16:23The team that arrives at Wembley on Tuesday night bears little resemblance to the big beast of old, with only a few players from those glory days clinging on to starting-XI status.Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and do you agree?
26/03/24 12:00OLIVER HOLT: Any list - your list as well as my list - can become dominated by those who are not on it. But really, it should be about the players who are on it. This list is meant as a celebration.Former Chelsea chief executive Marina Granovskaia faces questions over secret off-the-books payments allegedly made during Roman Abramovich's ownership after being named in leaked documents
25/03/24 22:18MATT HUGHES AND KIERAN GILL: Details of millions of pounds in fees including a payment to Eden Hazard's agent emerged last year as part of a cache of leaked documents.The Man United idol who refused to conform, the most prolific striker in English history and the Brazilian who failed to make the most of his talent... OLIVER HOLT'S top 100 male footballers of all time PART ONE
25/03/24 12:05OLIVER HOLT: Any list - your list as well as my list - can become dominated by those who are not on it. But really, it should be about the players who are on it. This list is meant as a celebration.In 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo tipped five youngsters for greatness - what happened to them and where are they now?
24/03/24 21:52Nine years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo was a Real Madrid superstar, just over halfway through an illustrious career in La Liga following his six-year stint at Manchester United.Eden Hazard picks his dream Chelsea five-a-side team which has NO goalkeepers or defenders... and includes himself!
23/03/24 11:00Eden Hazard has picked a team loaded with attacking talent, and without a single goalkeeper or defender, for his dream Chelsea five-a-side team.Eden Hazard, 33, vows to keep away from too many beers and burgers in retirement to impress at Soccer Aid after weight issues at Real Madrid
19/03/24 12:54Eden Hazard has vowed to keep himself in shape as he doesn't want to 'look like Peppa Pig' when he returns to the pitch as part of Soccer Aid on June 9.Soccer Aid 2024: Full squad line-up, date, where to watch and ticket prices as Eden Hazard and Frank Lampard will make their highly anticipated return to Stamford Bridge
19/03/24 09:44Soccer Aid is back! - with the charity game returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2019. Here is everything you need to know including date, time, where to watch and who is involved.Soccer Aid 2024: Alex Scott returns as host while Bobby Brazier and Tommy Fury lead the stars lacing up their boots and taking to the pitch for annual charity match
19/03/24 00:10Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 has announced it's celebrity players ahead of the annual charity match on Sunday 9th June at Stamford Bridge.Eden Hazard pokes fun at himself in HILARIOUS speech to Lille players as his former club unveil new training pitch in his honour
11/03/24 10:37The Belgium star, who retired from football last October, has been honoured by his former club by having an area of the training ground at Domaine de Luchin dedicated to him.Premier League considering 'never-seen-before rule' to punish two things that happen every week as authorities look to clamp down on time-wasting and delay tactics
10/03/24 22:45The Premier League is gearing up to implement a new rule that could penalise clubs for two common occurrences seen every weekend on the pitch.Lille name a pitch on their training ground after club legend Eden Hazard... with the forward given a hero's welcome as he returns to the French side where he started career
10/03/24 17:14Hazard started his career at Lille, making 194 appearances for the club having made his debut in 2007. He scored 53 goals and clocked 50 assists before leaving for Chelsea in 2012.YouTube influencer shares incredible POV footage of what it's like to play with Eden Hazard, Kaka and Didier Drogba in 'Match for Hope'
24/02/24 15:33A host of footballing legends were on show in Friday's star-studded 'Match for Hope' in Qatar and one of the players involved has given fans an insight into what it was like to play with them.Didier Drogba rolls back the years with brilliant brace in 'Match for Hope' as Chelsea legend brings back his iconic celebration
24/02/24 11:54Drogba was one of a number of footballing legends taking part in the Match for Hope, which boasted a lineup that included the likes of David Villa, Kaka and Eden Hazard .Roberto Carlos confronts IShowSpeed after disastrous first-half display in charity match as YouTube star tells Brazil legend he's 'sick of football' and going to 'quit'
24/02/24 09:49The YouTuber, who has a history of embarrassing moments in such exhibition matches, added two more to the collection during a first half to forget in Qatar.Fans react to former Chelsea star Didier Drogba's hilarious response to iShowSpeed's outrageous question after charity match in Qatar
23/02/24 22:35Fans loved Didier Drogba's quick wit in response to an awkward question posed by IShowSpeed.Eden Hazard 'leaves influencers for dead' with dazzling array of skills during a training session ahead of charity match - as former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward reminds fans 'he's still got it' with his display
23/02/24 19:40Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard proved that he's still got it in footage of him skinning four players in preparation for a charity football match.Brazil World Cup winner Kaka avoids injury after wild tackle from iShowSpeed in charity match - as fans on social media say YouTuber 'SNAPPED' the ex-AC Milan and Real Madrid playmaker
23/02/24 18:35YouTuber iShowSpeed has once again stirred up commotion in charity matches, this time at the expense of Kaka, the Ballon d'Or winner from 2007.Eden Hazard laughs at the idea of Tottenham winning the Premier League... and warns John Obi Mikel 'you can't say that' after former Chelsea team-mate suggested Spurs are now better than the Blues
19/02/24 10:34Eden Hazard has mocked Tottenham as not being genuine Premier League title contenders and rebuffed suggestions that Spurs are now better than Chelsea under Ange Postecoglou.Eden Hazard settles the debate on who is better between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi... but the Chelsea icon names a midfielder as the greatest-ever player
19/02/24 09:32Eden Hazard has given his verdict on football's greatest-ever player out of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and praised the longevity of both superstar's as they continue to thrive.Eden Hazard explains why he's not sure he would want to play for Man City boss Pep Guardiola - who he says 'demands a lot'
19/02/24 09:28Hazard had a storied career at Chelsea , scoring 110 goals and assisting 92 more in 352 games in west London across a seven-year stint, becoming one of the most lethal forwards in the game.Eden Hazard insists he has 'no problem' with Real Madrid star Toni Kroos despite former team-mate once slamming the Belgian for 'letting his career die'... as he reveals that the German 'came to my house yesterday!'
19/02/24 09:17Back in June, Kroos took a brutal swipe at former team-mate Hazard , claiming that the star - who earned £400,000-per-week in Spain - 'let his career die'.Eden Hazard opens up on how his 'relationship went away' with Jose Mourinho in their disastrous third season together at Chelsea
19/02/24 08:36Mourinho returned for his second spell at Stamford Bridge in 2013, and won his third Premier League title with the club two years later, with Hazard playing a starring role for the Blues.Eden Hazard reveals why his infamous red card for kicking a Swansea ballboy in 2013 was a GOOD thing after the former Chelsea star was handed a three-match ban
19/02/24 06:44Hazard was involved in a fiery moment during the League Cup semi-final second leg at the Liberty Stadium when ballboy Charlie Morgan tried to hold on to the ball to run down the clock.Eden Hazard reveals the one manager he didn't like working under at Chelsea... but admits that the coach was able to get the best out of him
19/02/24 05:00The winger featured under various different managers including Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Maurizio Sarri, Roberto Di Matteo and Guus Hiddink.Eden Hazard reveals the truth behind turning up overweight at Real Madrid - and explains REAL reason he actually believes made him a £100m flop: 'I put on five kilos EVERY summer... and I love beers!'
19/02/24 05:00Appearing on an episode of Mikel's Obi One podcast, Belgian winger Hazard, 33, revealed some of the problems he had with his weight and fitness during his professional career.Eden Hazard names Chelsea flop as 'BY FAR' the most talented player he has ever played with... as he insist his former team-mate suffered after making the move to the Premier League 'too soon' in his career
19/02/24 05:00During his seven years at Stamford Bridge, Hazard shared the pitch with some of the club's most iconic stars including the likes of Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and John Terry.MATT BARLOW: Eden Hazard was a free spirit and did not crave the prizes and personal accolades like Cristiano Ronaldo - his refusal to sacrifice who he was should be admired
08/02/24 14:13MATT BARLOW: Eden Hazard always idolised Zinedine Zidane, said he was the reason he fell in love with football in the first place and the reason he wanted to play for Real Madrid in LaLiga.French World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry SLAMS Eden Hazard for 'making fun of the world of football', after admitting he 'let go of myself' following his £150m move to Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019
08/02/24 10:15Hazard secured a £150m move to Real Madrid in 2019 after enjoying a stunning campaign at Chelsea that saw him scored 21 goals and lead the Blues to Europa League glory.Eden Hazard gives his verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi debate... and insists only ONE of the superstar duo is better than him
05/02/24 12:07Eden Hazard has given his verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi debate and admitted that he believes only one of the superstar duo possesses more 'pure football' talent than him.Eden Hazard admits Cristiano Ronaldo's healthy lifestyle 'would have burned him out' insisting he'd rather have 'played cards and had a beer' after training instead of soaking in an ice bath
03/02/24 12:25The Portuguese super star is renowned for having some of the most intense fitness regiemes on the planet, and for many football stars, he is the peak of physical performance.Eden Hazard reveals why he turned up at Real Madrid a stone overweight after £150m move from Chelsea... as retired star admits he was sometimes so lazy he didn't even want the ball in training
03/02/24 11:37Hazard's weight quickly became an issue after he joined Zinedine Zidane's Real squad on their pre-season tour of North America in 2019.Swansea ballboy sits down with Eden Hazard on 11-year anniversary of infamous kicking incident... and businessman - now worth £40m - tells Belgian which Chelsea player he initially thought had booted him in the ribs after winding him up
31/01/24 18:37Charlie Morgan became an overnight sensation over ten years when he was involved in an altercation with the Belgium forward.Joe Cole and Peter Crouch pick Luis Suarez and Didier Drogba up front in a combined Liverpool vs Chelsea XI from their playing days... while Xabi Alonso gets a role despite failing to make the starting line-up
31/01/24 17:16The TNT Sports pundits named their team ahead of tonight's Premier League clash at Anfield - only selecting players who they played alongside during their respective careers.Eden Hazard reveals infamous 2013 incident with Swansea ballboy left his mother close to tears as the Chelsea legend reunites with businessman who is now worth over £40MILLION thanks to his vodka empire
27/01/24 11:00Charlie Morgan became an overnight sensation after he was involved in an altercation with the Belgium forward during Chelsea 's League Cup semi-final match against Swansea .Eden Hazard reunites with Swansea ballboy he infamously kicked... and is now worth over £40MILLION thanks to his vodka empire
24/01/24 18:48Back in 2013, Charlie Morgan became an overnight sensation after he was involved in an altercation with the forward during Chelsea 's League Cup semi-final match against Swansea in 2013.Charlie Morgan was kicked by Eden Hazard when he was 17, but the former Swansea ballboy is now worth over £40m thanks to his vodka empire
23/01/24 18:20The Swansea ballboy that was kicked by Eden Hazard over 10 years ago has reportedly amassed a fortune worth over £40million.REVEALED: Chelsea have made the most money in player sales of any club in the past 10 years, but Arsenal and Man United don't make the top 30 - and one Championship club ranks 19th
22/01/24 15:45The Blues have hit the headlines over the past 18 months for spending more than £1billion since a Todd Boehly-led consortium took over the club from Roman Abramovich in May 2022.Carlos Tevez's 'holiday' in China as the world's highest-paid player and Eden Hazard's journey from record signing to retirement at Real Madrid... the WORST transfers in history after Jordan Henderson's disastrous Saudi Spell
18/01/24 19:00Upon leaving Liverpool , Henderson made the choice to depart a club that is challenging on all fronts and looks rejuvenated at the top of the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp.Man City star Kevin De Bruyne could have played at AFCON tournament as Belgium captain's mother was actually born in Burundi
13/01/24 16:15Kevin De Bruyne's name is synonymous with the Belgian national team but the Man City man could have been a part of this year's AFCON had things played out differently.Eden Hazard drove Maurizio Sarri CRAZY at Chelsea for specific reason in training, reveals Gianfranco Zola... but admits the Belgian was 'always there in the crucial moments' for the Blues that season
06/12/23 19:29Blues icon Zola was Sarri's assistant for his one season in charge in 2018-19, during which the club came third in the Premier League and won the Europa League.Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are 'on Real Madrid's horizon' as they 'make room in their budget for a Galactico signing' - with £342MILLION potentially available next summer
23/11/23 11:26Los Blancos have also cleared space in their wage bill to accommodate five or six seasons' worth of a superstar being on the books as their salary expenses have decreased.Eden Hazard REJCTED a £50m contract offer from Saudi Arabia before he retired, claims his ex-Chelsea teammate John Obi Mikel
21/11/23 09:07Hazard was reported to have had a number of Premier League suitors following his Bernabeu departure and Mikel revealed offers also came from the Middle East.Cristiano Ronaldo 'has the hunger of an 18-year-old', Bruno Fernandes is their 'commander-in-chief,' while manager Roberto Martinez is proving his doubters wrong... how Portugal have turned things around after a disappointing World Cup
20/11/23 22:00Portugal cruised through qualifying to reach Euro 2024 despite concerns over manager Roberto Martinez, and questions over Cristiano Ronaldo's future in the team.RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: If Chelsea and Manchester City did cheat their way to glory, the Premier League must have the guts to ensure their punishment fits the crime
18/11/23 18:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: With Everton whacked to the boundary rope over financial breaches, you can only wonder how they are feeling over at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea 'could be handed a points deduction' after leaked documents revealed 'a string of payments during Roman Abramovich's tenure that may have breached financial fair play'
15/11/23 09:28The investigation revealed a series of payments worth tens of millions of pounds during Roman Abramovich 's tenure as club owner, which may have undermined financial fair play rules.Ballon d'Or organisers are labelled an 'utter disgrace' after tennis star Novak Djokovic presented women's award... while male football legends handed over top men's honour
31/10/23 10:16The Serbian tennis player is not thought to have a significant connection to football and unlike the male honorees, Bonmati was denied the opportunity to receive her award from a legend of the game.John Obi Mikel reveals the Chelsea player who ALWAYS left their pants on the floor in the dressing room... as John Terry jokes the former Blues star should have had his underwear binned
31/10/23 09:48The Nigerian star up 372 appearances for the Blues and won 11 trophies - including the Champions League and two Premier League titles - during a hugely successful period for the club.Eden Hazard insists 'I don't miss playing football' after the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid star announced his retirement in October, claiming that he 'wasn't having fun on the pitch'
30/10/23 19:31The Belgian, who was released by Real Madrid earlier this summer, appeared on the red carpet at the 2023 Ballon d'Or on Monday night.Ballon d'Or's red carpet! Lionel Messi keeps it traditional, David Beckham is as stylish as ever and Kylian Mbappe fashions a bizarre grey suit as superstars show off in Paris
30/10/23 19:06Football royalty, A-list celebrities and viral stars turned up in style at the 2023 Ballon d'Or awards as designer brands and tasteful tuxedos dominated on the red carpet in Paris on Monday evening.THE NOTEBOOK: Chelsea legend Eden Hazard is honoured before kick-off, the happy reason behind Aaron Ramsdale's absence for Arsenal and the Blues mark the passing of Bobby Charlton with half-time tribute
21/10/23 20:50THE NOTEBOOK: Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, brandishing their new sponsor Infinite Athlete.Lionel Messi has completed nearly twice as many dribbles as his nearest rival in the last 17 years, but Cristiano Ronaldo languishes in sixth… who are the four above him?
21/10/23 15:24Lionel Messi has completed 2358 dribbles since August 2006, 1073 more than his nearest rival, former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard.Chelsea fans will honour club legend Eden Hazard with massive crowd-surfing banner before Arsenal clash following 32-year-old's retirement from football
20/10/23 15:57Chelsea fans will pay tribute to club legend Eden Hazard ahead of Saturday's huge Premier League game against Arsenal by displaying a giant banner at Stamford Bridge.Eden Hazard is hiding from the spotlight at his £9.5m Madrid home, while Real erase any trace of record signing derided for his love of hamburgers. His retirement at 32 is a shame but he's happy at last
20/10/23 13:01CRAIG HOPE IN MADRID AND CALAIS: Mail Sport went in search of Eden Hazard, ready to reveal to the world where he has been after leaving Real Madrid before he decided to retire.Eden Hazard reveals he retired because he 'wasn't having fun on the pitch' and 'didn't want to play somewhere for the money' following release by Real Madrid... after dazzling in Calais charity match
18/10/23 23:27While he was all smiles for a low-pressure kickabout alongside the great and good of French football, he explained how he was at peace with himself for leaving behind the rigours of professional football.Eden Hazard scores and assists in charity match in Calais to roll back the years - just a week following the Belgium and Chelsea icon's retirement after leaving Real Madrid
18/10/23 19:19The iconic trickster wore the No 10 shirt for Le Varietes Club de France against Team Calais in a star-studded match. Didier Deschamps, Robert Pires, and Yohan Cabaye also featured.Chelsea 'had to ban a BURGER VAN from selling to Eden Hazard during his time at Stamford Bridge'... before self-confessed fast-food fan had issues with his weight at Real Madrid
13/10/23 11:45The Blues legend retired on Tuesday following dazzling spells both in west London and at his previous club, Ligue 1 side Lille, hanging up his boots after a disappointing final stint at Real Madrid.Eric Cantona 'lost the passion' at 30, heart problems cut Sergio Aguero's glittering career short - and Marco van Basten played his last game at just 28! The footballers who retired 'too soon' as Eden Hazard hangs up his boots
12/10/23 19:00Following a hugely successful career at both international and club level, Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32.IAN LADYMAN: Forget the pound signs for once and make Euro 2028 a festival for the fans
12/10/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: Anyone who was at Wembley for the final of Euro 2020 would have been forgiven for thinking the national stadium should have been given some time off.MATT BARLOW: Eden Hazard was the jewel of Chelsea's glittering success and the best footballer in England... so why has the playmaker quit aged 32?
10/10/23 21:30For a time, Hazard was simply the finest footballer on these shores. If one clip can encapsulate his individual brilliance, it is a goal against Arsenal on the way to his second Premier League title.Eden Hazard's £130m arrival saw the Bernabeu dubbed the 'Garden of Eden'... but THAT Meunier tackle, bad luck with injuries and a lack of drive saw his Real Madrid stint become 'Paradise Lost'
10/10/23 19:00PETE JENSON: The headlines were all written in 2019 that he would turn the Santiago Bernabeu into the 'Garden of Eden', destroying teams with the skills that had made him a Chelsea icon.
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- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group