{"id":296319,"date":"2023-10-19T18:31:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=296319"},"modified":"2023-10-19T18:31:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:31:21","slug":"eden-hazard-scores-and-assists-in-charity-match-in-calais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.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":"<h1>Eden Hazard scores and assists in charity match in Calais to roll back the years &#8211; just a week following the Belgium and Chelsea icon&#8217;s retirement after leaving Real Madrid<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eden Hazard has scored and assisted in a star-studded charity match in Calais\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It comes after the legendary Belgian retired aged 32 after leaving Real Madrid<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport&#8217;s podcast &#8216;It&#8217;s All Kicking Off!&#8217;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eden Hazard scored once and laid on three assists in a charity match in Calais &#8211; just a week after retiring from professional football.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Positioned on the right wing, Hazard caused mayhem in a front three alongside Robert Pires, who he assisted, and Ludovic Giuly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the midfield of the 4-3-3 formation was Didier Deschamps, Claude Puel, and Yohan Cabaye.<\/p>\n<p>The backline featured Mathieu Debuchy, Laurent Blanc, Daniel Van Buyten, and Christian Karembeu while Jens Lehmann was between the sticks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76722365-12646435-image-a-97_1697658272151.jpg\" height=\"627\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Eden Hazard has proven he still has quality by scoring and assisting in a charity match following his retirement last week\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76722371-12646435-The_former_Chelsea_and_Belgium_favourite_converted_a_neat_finish-a-96_1697658253439.jpg\" height=\"357\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The former Chelsea and Belgium favourite converted a neat finish for Varietes CF<\/p>\n<p>Kylian Mbappe&#8217;s dad, Wilfried, was on the bench.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The match raised roughly \u00a312,900 for a charity helping children and teenagers in hospital called Pieces Jaunes (Yellow Pieces).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hazard, a former Chelsea, Belgium, and Real Madrid\u00a0star, proved he could still dazzle.<\/p>\n<p>He confirmed his decision to retire on social media last week after leaving Real Madrid over the summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He wrote on Instagram: &#8216;You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76722379-12646435-Hazard_played_alongside_a_star_studded_team_including_ex_France_-a-95_1697658165747.jpg\" height=\"1127\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Hazard played alongside a star-studded team including ex-France international and Real Madrid midfielder Christian Karembeu\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76723513-12646435-image-a-98_1697658305587.jpg\" height=\"454\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The match raised roughly \u00a312,900 for a charity which helps kids and teenagers in hospital<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates &#8211; thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;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<p>&#8216;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<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76373057-12646435-Hazard_made_a_lasting_impact_at_Chelsea_during_his_seven_years_w-a-99_1697658681899.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Hazard made a lasting impact at Chelsea during his seven years with the west London side<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76372623-12646435-Hazard_was_instrumental_in_the_Blues_winning_multiple_titles_inc-a-101_1697658692748.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Hazard was instrumental in the Blues winning multiple titles &#8211; including two Europa Leagues &#8211; during his time in west London<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76373059-12646435-The_winger_won_two_Premier_League_titles_during_his_seven_year_s-a-100_1697658689222.jpg\" height=\"555\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The winger won two Premier League titles during his seven-year stint with the Blues<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;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<p>&#8216;Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences. See you off the field soon my friends&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>At Chelsea, the Belgian was rarely injured and notched 110 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances for the Blues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/18\/20\/76374265-12646435-Despite_clinching_six_titles_at_Madrid_his_stint_at_the_club_wil-a-103_1697658715924.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite clinching six titles at Madrid, his stint at the club will not be fondly remembered<\/p>\n<p>Despite playing a bit-part role in Madrid, Hazard still managed to claim six titles &#8211; having also won the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup and UEFA Super Cup.<\/p>\n<p>During his time with the Blues, Hazard also won two Europa League titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Individually, Hazard was named the PFA Players&#8217; 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