{"id":294351,"date":"2023-10-19T18:31:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=294351"},"modified":"2023-10-19T18:31:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:31:17","slug":"eden-hazard-scores-and-assists-in-charity-match-in-calais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/soccer\/eden-hazard-scores-and-assists-in-charity-match-in-calais\/","title":{"rendered":"Eden Hazard scores and assists in charity match in Calais"},"content":{"rendered":"
Eden Hazard scored once and laid on three assists in a charity match in Calais – just a week after retiring from professional football.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The iconic trickster wore the No 10 shirt for Le Varietes Club de France against Team Calais in a star-studded match.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Positioned on the right wing, Hazard caused mayhem in a front three alongside Robert Pires, who he assisted, and Ludovic Giuly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the midfield of the 4-3-3 formation was Didier Deschamps, Claude Puel, and Yohan Cabaye.<\/p>\n
The backline featured Mathieu Debuchy, Laurent Blanc, Daniel Van Buyten, and Christian Karembeu while Jens Lehmann was between the sticks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Eden Hazard has proven he still has quality by scoring and assisting in a charity match following his retirement last week\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The former Chelsea and Belgium favourite converted a neat finish for Varietes CF<\/p>\n
Kylian Mbappe’s dad, Wilfried, was on the bench.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The match raised roughly \u00a312,900 for a charity helping children and teenagers in hospital called Pieces Jaunes (Yellow Pieces).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hazard, a former Chelsea, Belgium, and Real Madrid\u00a0star, proved he could still dazzle.<\/p>\n
He confirmed his decision to retire on social media last week after leaving Real Madrid over the summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wrote on Instagram: ‘You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.<\/p>\n
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Hazard played alongside a star-studded team including ex-France international and Real Madrid midfielder Christian Karembeu\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The match raised roughly \u00a312,900 for a charity which helps kids and teenagers in hospital<\/p>\n
‘After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.<\/p>\n
‘I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.<\/p>\n
‘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.<\/p>\n
‘I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.<\/p>\n
‘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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Hazard made a lasting impact at Chelsea during his seven years with the west London side<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Hazard was instrumental in the Blues winning multiple titles – including two Europa Leagues – during his time in west London<\/p>\n
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The winger won two Premier League titles during his seven-year stint with the Blues<\/p>\n
‘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.<\/p>\n
‘Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences. See you off the field soon my friends’.<\/p>\n
Hazard won the Premier League twice and the PFA Player of the Year award at Chelsea, and also secured two La Liga titles and the Champions League with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
However, the Belgian winger suffered a colossal 18 separate injuries during his spell in the Spanish capital, ruling him out of 95 games for club and country.<\/p>\n
At Chelsea, the Belgian was rarely injured and notched 110 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances for the Blues.<\/p>\n
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Despite clinching six titles at Madrid, his stint at the club will not be fondly remembered<\/p>\n
Despite playing a bit-part role in Madrid, Hazard still managed to claim six titles – having also won the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup and UEFA Super Cup.<\/p>\n
During his time with the Blues, Hazard also won two Europa League titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup.<\/p>\n
Individually, Hazard was named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season during the 2014\u201315 campaign.<\/p>\n
He also won the Chelsea Player of the Year award four times.<\/p>\n
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