Eden Hazard

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Hazard stunner enough for Belgium to oust Portugal and Ronaldo from Euro 2020

A Thorgan Hazard goal knocked reigning champions Portugal out of Euro 2020 on Sunday, setting up a blockbuster quarter-final with Italy

29 Jun 2021 1:27 AM

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard. AP Photo

Eden Hazard was the best in Premier League, says Juan Mata

During his seven years at Chelsea, the Belgian star managed to win two Premier League titles

14 Apr 2020 10:09 AM

Eden Hazard underwent surgery on his lower leg and was not expected to return for Real Madrid before the end of the season. AFP Photo

For some, there is bright side to coronavirus outbreak too!

Tottenham, Barcelona, Belgium and France whose players got sidelined found the break useful for rehabilitation

17 Mar 2020 6:46 PM

Eibar's Spanish midfielder Edu Exposito (left) challenges Barcelona's Argentine forward Lionel Messi during Barcelona’s Spanish league football match against SD Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 22, 2020. (AFP)

Lionel Messi score four to put Barcelona back at the top

Real Madrid defeated by Valencia and injury to Eden Hazard handicaps them ahead of Clasico

23 Feb 2020 9:12 AM

Eden Hazard's absence is the bigger blow to Zidane's side, who sit second in La Liga, behind Barca only on goal difference. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard to miss El Clasico after tests reveal ankle fracture

Marcelo is also likely to miss the game against Barcelona after the capital city club confirmed the defender has suffered an injury.

05 Dec 2019 7:02 PM

Zinedine Zidane confirmed Eden Hazard twisted his ankle during Real Madrid's draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, with the Clasico against Barcelona only three weeks away. (Photo:AP)

Eden Hazard's first El Clasico in doubt after ankle injury

Hazard limped off in the second half of Madrid's 2-2 draw vs PSG.

27 Nov 2019 11:49 AM

Real Madrid's Eden Hazard is not surprised by 41-year-old, Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard's success. (Photo:AFP)

Frank Lampard can be one of best managers in the world: Eden Hazard

Hazard said that Chelsea is lucky to have young quality players.

18 Nov 2019 11:20 AM

Madrid fans expressed joy on seeing La Liga using Indian references to cite Eden Hazard's accomplishment. (Photo: AFP)

'Boht Hard'; La Liga gives a 'Gully Boy' tribute to Eden Hazard

Hazard scored his first goal for the club on Saturday in the side's La Liga match against Granada.

08 Oct 2019 4:35 PM

Kevin De Bruyne will miss Belgium’s next Euro 2020 qualifiers but Eden Hazard is back as they look to keep up their 100 per cent record in Group I and secure their place in the finals. (Photo:AFP)

Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro 2020 qualifiers, Eden Hazard returns

Midfielder De Bruyne was left out of the 28-man squad named by coach Roberto Martinez on Friday due to a groin injury picked.

05 Oct 2019 6:07 PM

Eden Hazard said on Monday he is 'one goal' away from launching his Real Madrid career having failed to score since joining the Spanish club this summer. (Photo:AFP)

Eden Hazard says he's 'one goal' away from starting Real Madrid career

Madrid's Hazard is yet to get off the mark during the new season with his appearances restricted to four matches due to a thigh injury.

02 Oct 2019 2:57 PM

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said he is not worried about Eden Hazard's performance as he is certain that the 28-year-old will succeed in the club. (Photo:AFP)

Zinedine Zidane confident that Eden Hazard will shine at Real Madrid

Hazard has not yet delivered an amazing performance for Real Madrid since joining the club from Chelsea back in June this year.

01 Oct 2019 10:25 AM

Hazard was expected to make his debut in Vigo in the opening round in mid-August after joining Madrid for an initial 100 million euros from Chelsea in June. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard to make Real Madrid debut in La Liga

Hazard's return is timely for Madrid who also start their Champions League campaign against Paris Saint-Germain next week.

13 Sep 2019 7:45 PM

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said that Eden Hazard is not fit to play right now for Belgium's upcoming matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zinedine Zidane: 'Hazard not fit to play right now'

Hazard has been named in Belgium's squad for the September's Euro 2020 qualifiers.

31 Aug 2019 8:21 PM

Liverpool and Chelsea take on each other at Istanbul in the Super Cup later today. (Photo: AP)

'You can't replace Eden Hazard', says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard

In his 352 appearances for Chelsea, Hazard netted 110 goals for the English club after joining from Lille in 2012.

14 Aug 2019 3:15 PM

Pulisic stated that he needed to prove himself and is hoping to earn his teammates' respect. (Photo: AFP)

'Big relief to score my first goal for Chelsea' : Christian Pulisic

Chelsea registered a 5-3 win over Red Bull Salzburg on July 31. Pulisic scored twice in the game.

02 Aug 2019 1:52 PM

Hazard opined over his career also and said that he is in the best moment of his career. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard lauds Mbappe, Pogba after joining Real Madrid

Madrid had an awful season as they failed to secure any trophy. Keeping their performance in mind, the club had signed Hazard.

14 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

"He's my friend, I get along very well with him and his family. For Madrid, it's going to be fantastic," said Courtois. (Photo: AFP)

Thibaut Courtois believes Eden Hazard is going to make a difference for Real Madrid

Not only Courtois but Dries Mertens is also happy for Hazard and praised Hazard by calling him "one of the best player in the world".

09 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

Chelsea parts ways with Hazard, share player's best moments on Twitter

Hazard won six major trophies in seven years for Chelsea FC.

08 Jun 2019 5:54 PM

Even though Madrid have craved Hazard for years, the Belgian’s arrival is just one step in a huge rebuilding process. (Photo: ChelseaFC/Twitter)

'New' Madrid hope Hazard needs Real as much as they need him

Hazard is joining a Real side in disarray after they ended the season without a trophy and having finished 19 points behind Barcelona

08 Jun 2019 12:30 PM

The Belgian will be officially presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium next Thursday, subject to completing a medical. (Photo: AFP)

Real Madrid sign Eden Hazard for five years

Real did not reveal the fee but Spanish media reports said it was the same price Madrid paid for Gareth Bale.

08 Jun 2019 8:27 AM

Chelsea has not asked for an urgent freeze on the ban (Photo: AFP)

Chelsea challenges FIFA transfer ban

The court has confirmed the expected appeal, adding it is "not possible to say at this time" when a verdict is expected.

07 Jun 2019 2:28 PM

Eden Hazard said after the final whistle in Baku’s Olympic Stadium that he expected to complete his move to Real Madrid soon. (Photo: AFP)

Chelsea look to face life without Hazard

Speculation about a move to Real Madrid has bubbled up in previous years only for the Belgian to start a new season with the Londoners.

30 May 2019 9:29 AM

The Belgian is widely expected to join Real Madrid and he capped a superb display against Premier League rivals Arsenal by converting from the penalty spot to make it 3-0 before adding the fourth to complete the rout. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard bids adieu to Chelsea, may join Real Madrid quickly

Florentino Perez admitting this week that he has been chasing his signature for years and expects to land the Belgian this summer.

30 May 2019 9:13 AM

Former Arsenal hero Olivier Giroud and Spain attacker Pedro each got a goal to give Chelsea their third European title in seven years. (Photo: AFP)

UEL final: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea thrashes Arsenal 4-1 to lift Cup twice

Chelsea destroyed Arsenal with four second-half goals that handed coach Maurizio Sarri his first major trophy at the age of 60.

30 May 2019 8:46 AM

Perez was also asked about the possibility of Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe or Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid President desperate to lure Hazard away from Chelsea

Hazard could play his last match for Chelsea in the Europa League final against Arsenal on Wednesday.

28 May 2019 12:19 PM

The Belgian's contract is due to expire at the end of next season. (Photo: ChelseaFC/Twitter )

Sarri does not want Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea

In January, Chelsea agreed a $73 million move for Christian Pulisic, who they loaned back to Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season.

23 May 2019 12:52 PM

The Belgian has appeared for Chelsea more than 350 times. (Photo: AP)

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard urges team to respect Hazard's decision

Hazard may very well see himself appearing for the Blues last time when Chelsea takes on Arsenal in the 2019 Europa League final.

14 May 2019 6:20 PM

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri said he hoped Hazard would remain but would respect hazard's decision. (Photo: AP)

Hazard to announce his decison on his chelsea career after UEL final vs Arsenal

The 28-year-old is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after seven years, with British media linking him to Real Madrid.

13 May 2019 10:29 AM

Chelsea plays Arsenal in the Europa League final later this month. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Chelsea kept at bay by Leicester City in a goal-less match

Chelsea finished the campaign with 72 points, one point clear of Tottenham Hotspur in fourth.

13 May 2019 8:47 AM

Hazard has dominated Chelsea’s Player of the Year award in recent years. He won the award for the fourth consecutive time this year. (Photo: ChelseaFC/Twitter)

Eden Hazard jokes with Chelsea fans about declining Real Madrid offer; watch video

It was a clean sweep for Hazard at the club’s as he won Chelsea’s Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season.

11 May 2019 3:17 PM

The Belgium star told BT Sport "In my mind I don't know yet" when asked if he had already played his last game at Stamford Bridge. (Photo: AFP)

Willian desperate for Hazard to stay at Chelsea

The Belgium forward is still expected to join Real in a big-money move this summer, but his teammate Willian continues to hope otherwise.

10 May 2019 2:20 PM

The skilful Belgian playmaker converted the decisive spot-kick in the 4-3 shootout win over Eintracht Frankfurt. (Photo: AP)

Eden Hazard puts Europa League Trophy before transfer talk

The 28-year-old is expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the season after seven years at Stamford Bridge.

10 May 2019 12:18 PM

Eden Hazard scored the winning penalty for Chelsea to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 in their Europa League semi-final shootout on Thursday and become the fourth English side to reach a European final this season. (Photo: AFP)

UEL 2018-19: Eden Hazard nets winning penalty to put Chelsea into Europa finals

The Belgian is expected to leave Chelsea after 7 seasons in London, with Real Madrid in pursuit of his silky skills.

10 May 2019 8:56 AM

Pogba was the only player not from City or title challengers Liverpool to make the PFA team of the year this week. (Photo: AFP)

Pogba and Hazard set to steer their teams to victory

The two could be teammates next season with speculation linking both with a move to Real Madrid.

27 Apr 2019 5:29 PM

Hazard danced through West Ham’s packed defence in the 24th minute to put Maurizio Sarri’s side in front and Gonzalo Higuain should have buried the visitors before halftime. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Eden Hazard inspires Chelsea to comfortable 2-0 win vs West Ham

The Belgian wizard tormented West Ham throughout and scored both goals to move Chelsea above Tottenham and Arsenal for a top-four place.

09 Apr 2019 10:05 AM

The 3-0 victory also boosted their chances of a top-four finish, along with a chance to secure a UCL spot. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: Chelsea sinks Brighton and Hove Albion 3-0

The comfortable victory from moved Chelsea fifth and level on points with Arsenal above them, also eased pressure on coach Maurizio Sarri.

04 Apr 2019 4:24 PM

Maurizio Sarri faces another angry vote of no confidence from frustrated Chelsea fans if the under-fire Italian fails to spark his spluttering side in Wednesday's clash against Brighton. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Sarri faces tough challenge to please raging Chelsea fans

Sarri was subjected to vitriolic abuse from Chelsea supporters at Cardiff on Sunday in response to a painful performance.

02 Apr 2019 5:20 PM

Chelsea, who started without talisman Eden Hazard and midfielder N’Golo Kante, struggled to create chances and failed to hit a single shot on target in the first half. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: Azpilicueta nets late goal to help Chelsea overcome Cardiff 2-1

Maurizo Sarri’s Chelsea stayed sixth in the table with 60 points, level with fifth-placed Arsenal.

01 Apr 2019 12:10 PM

It was Hazard's 30th international goal as the 28-year-old Chelsea star became the third Belgian to reach the 100-cap mark after Jan Vertonghen and Axel Witsel. (Photo: AP)

UEFA Euro Qualifiers: Hazard marks 100th cap with win as Beligium beats Cyprus 2-0

Hazard opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a curling shot after Batshuayi had set him up.

25 Mar 2019 3:36 PM

Courtois allowed Russia a soft equaliser after his error gifted a goal to Denis Cheryshev, but Belgium claimed a deserved victory when Youri Tielemans opened the scoring with his first international goal and Hazard added two more, one from the penalty spot. (Photo: AP)

UEFA EURO QUALIFIERS: Hazard's brace crushes Russia 3-1

Beligium's one goal lead lead lasted barely a minute as a horror error from Courtois gifted Cheryshev the equaliser.

22 Mar 2019 5:52 PM

Everton were a transformed side in the second half and went close two minutes after the break, when midfielder Andre Gomes forced a save with a stinging shot from distance. (Photo: AP)

Everton nets two goals to dent Chelsea's UCL ambitions

Everton climbed to 11th with 40 points from 31 matches, while the defeat meant that sixth-placed Chelsea stayed on 57 points from 30 games.

18 Mar 2019 3:25 PM

Kevin De Bruyne (left) of Belgium heads the ball next to teammate Marouane Fellaini at a training session. (Photo: AFP)

Red hot clash

Fiery Belgians up against French finesse in semi-final.

10 Jul 2018 1:48 AM

There are 19 Belgians currently playing in the English Premier League and in Russia 2018 Belgium could at last fulfill their vast potential.

Watch out for the dark horses

Fluent, open and expressive Belgium are the team to keep an eye on in Russia.

10 Jun 2018 6:37 AM

Chelsea's Eden Hazard (right) scores against Bournemouth in their Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Sunday. Chelsea won 1-0. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Eden Hazard strike keeps Chelsea in title hunt

Had Chelsea failed to recover after falling behind to Marco Silva’s Watford, their prospects of retaining the title would have receded even further.

30 Oct 2017 6:06 AM

Eden Hazard fired Premier League leaders Chelsea to a crucial 2-1 win over Manchester City. (Photo: AP)

EPL: Eden Hazard fires Chelsea title charge, Tottenham still in hunt

Chelsea remain seven points clear of second placed Tottenham with eight games to play.

06 Apr 2017 11:19 AM

Eden Hazard surged forward and was on the end of a decisive one-two with Pedro Rodriguez to score the opener in the 25th minute. (Photo: AP)

Hazard's heroics help Chelsea extend lead

As Hazard slid to his knees to celebrate, a West Ham fan rushed onto the pitch toward the player, but stewards managed to intervene in time.

07 Mar 2017 11:52 AM

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