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Eden Hazard makes honest admission about Chelsea’s Champions League triumph

Eden Hazard makes honest admission about Chelsea’s Champions League triumph

La Liga, Premier League
Eden Hazard admits he did not celebrate Chelsea’s Champions League triumph and is keen to see Real Madrid reclaim the trophy from the blues. Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Manchester City 1-0 in Porto on Saturday to win football’s biggest club competition for a second time in their history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea knocked out Real Madrid in the semi-finals before winning a the final and denying City their first Champions League trophy. Hazard spent seven years at Chelsea before joining Madrid in 2019 but says he did not celebrate their triumph as his focus is only based on bringing trophies back to the Bernabeu. ‘Of course not, I’m a Real Madrid player so I am not happy,’ said Hazard. ‘I am just happy for a couple of friends in the team, but...
Eden Hazard responds to claims he wants Chelsea transfer return

Eden Hazard responds to claims he wants Chelsea transfer return

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has ruled out a possible return to Chelsea this summer transfer window and says he is determined to ‘prove himself’ at Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgium international enjoyed seven successful years at Stamford Bridge before leaving Chelsea to join Spanish giants Madrid in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard won two Premier League titles, the UEFA Europa League and FA Cup at the club, while establishing himself as one of the best players in Europe. However, It has been a different story for Hazard at Real Madrid, with his form and fitness taking a major hit. In two years at the club, he has scored only five goals. Hazard was part of the team that lost to the blues in the Champions League semi-finals just last month ...
Zidane: I’m leaving because Real Madrid no longer has faith in me

Zidane: I’m leaving because Real Madrid no longer has faith in me

La Liga
Zinedine Zidane has accused Real Madrid president Florentino Perez of a lack of respect in his final campaign in charge, while saying "I’m leaving because I feel the club no longer has the faith in me I need". Zidane has won three Champions League crowns and two La Liga titles across two spells at the club, but he opted to resign for the second time after the club's first trophyless season since 2009-10. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has now come out to explain the reasons behind his exit while opening up on his relationship with Perez, who he has criticised for failing to support him during Madrid's worst run of form last campaign. Spanish publication AS have published Zidane's open letter to supporters, which reads: "Dear Real Madrid fans, for more...
Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid manager

Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid manager

La Liga
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has decided to resign as manager, the Spanish side have confirmed. The decision was reportedly made on Wednesday after Zidane had asked the Spanish side for a few days to consider his future. He confirmed the move to Madrid's board, and then the squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real beat Villarreal 2-1 in their final match of the La Liga season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to overtake rivals Atletico Madrid, who secured a 2-1 comeback win at Real Valladolid to claim the trophy. Speaking after that game, Zidane said he was "p***ed off" at failing to retain the title and would hold discussions with the club "in the next few days" to determine the way forward. Fabrizo Romano was the first to report Zidane's r...
Eden Hazard wants to leave Real Madrid & targets Chelsea return

Eden Hazard wants to leave Real Madrid & targets Chelsea return

Premier League
Eden Hazard wants to leave Real Madrid this summer transfer window and is reportedly targeting a return to Chelsea. The Belgium international left Stamford Bridge to join Madrid in a £130m deal in the summer of 2019 after winning the Europa League with the London side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But since moving to Spain, Hazard has struggled to hit top form due to several injuries and has been restricted to just 10 starts in the Spanish league and only three more in the Champions League this campaign. The 30-year-old was also forced to apologise after he angered Madrid fans by laughing and joking with Kurt Zouma just moments after his team's Champions League exit to the blues this month. According to Spanish television show El Chiringuito de Jugo...
Real Madrid in talks with Raul over replacing Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid in talks with Raul over replacing Zinedine Zidane

La Liga
Real Madrid have opened talks with club legend Raul over the prospect of replacing his former teammate Zinedine Zidane as manager at the Bernabeu, according to reports. Zidane is expected to step down from his role as Madrid head coach for a second time at the end of this campaign, despite still having one year remaining on his current contract.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman has reportedly already told his players that he will not see out his contract, although Zidane has since denied those speculations. However, Real Madrid are believed to have drawn up a shortlist of candidates to take over from Zidane, which includes Raul, Massimiliano Allegri and Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti. According to Spanish outlet AS, Los Blancos have ...
Zidane tells Real Madrid players he will leave this summer

Zidane tells Real Madrid players he will leave this summer

La Liga
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, has informed his squad that he will be leaving the club this summer, according to Goal. Zidane’s current contract with the La Liga side will expire at the end of the campaign and his future has been a subject of huge speculation. Article continues below      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The French coach returned to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019 for a second spell in charge, having enjoyed plenty of success in his earlier stint. However, this time around, he has not replicated similar results despite still having the opportunity of winning consecutive LaLiga titles. Zidane has been eliminated out of the UEFA Champions League competition twice by Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. Real are in something...
Real Madrid finally set low asking price for Eden Hazard to leave

Real Madrid finally set low asking price for Eden Hazard to leave

Transfer Info, La Liga
Real Madrid are now open to selling Eden Hazard this summer transfer window, according to reports in Spain. The Spanish side spent £130m to sign Hazard from Chelsea in 2019 but the Belgian attacker has failed to make any impact since his move to the Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard, who has struggled with a number of injuries during his time in La Liga, delivered a poor performance in the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday which sealed Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League. And Hazard angered many Real Madrid supporters after television cameras caught him laughing and joking with his former Chelsea teammate Kurt Zouma just few minutes after the final whistle. However, Hazard has since apologised for his conduct but according to Ma...
Zidane set to resign as Real Madrid manager after Chelsea defeat

Zidane set to resign as Real Madrid manager after Chelsea defeat

La Liga
There is a feeling within the dressing room at Real Madrid that Zinedine Zidane will not be at the club next campaign, with the manager ready to walk away from the last year of his contract. According to Goal, There is a feeling that a tired and annoyed Zidane is ready to step down from his position, despite his current contract running until 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is reported that Zidane has grown tired of dealing with events outside of his control at the club. Ever since the 2020-21 campaign got underway in September, the La Liga giants have found themselves fighting fires on multiple fronts - from injuries, to a hectic schedule and also the criticism aimed at the club. Matters have now gone worse following a disappointing Champions...
Eden Hazard is ready to eliminate Chelsea – Zidane

Eden Hazard is ready to eliminate Chelsea – Zidane

La Liga, Premier League
Zinedine Zidane has said Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Chelsea is "a really good moment" for Eden Hazard to show what he can do against his former club. The Belgium international has struggled in Madrid since leaving the London side in July 2019, with a number of ankle and muscular injuries limiting his impact in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard is now fit after overcoming a calf muscle strain, having come off the bench against Real Betis in La Liga, he also started against Osasuna on Saturday - and is set to play from the start on Wednesday. "It's a really good moment for him," Zidane said in a pre-match news conference. "He's come here prepared, that's the good thing. We'll need Eden, we know the player he is. He'll help the tea...
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