Tag: Eden Hazard

Francis Coquelin and Eden Hazard

Agent who vetoed Hazard-to-Arsenal allegedly paid secret €7m by Abramovich

Roman Abramovich allegedly made a €7m secret payment to Eden Hazard's agent around the time of his move to Chelsea, with the agent convincing the player not to join Arsenal.
Belgium's Eden Hazard pictured after a draw result 0-0 meaning the elimination in the group phase at a soccer game between Belgium's national team the Red Devils and Croatia, the third and last game in Group F of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Al Rayyan, State of Qatar on Thursday 01 December 2022. (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea legend initially wanted to join Arsenal instead

Retired winger and former Chelsea man Eden Hazard could have joined Arsenal many years ago, if not for his agent.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Danny Welbeck (L) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Mesut Oezil and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal after scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on March 9, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal star Santi Cazorla trumps Ronaldo says Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck lauds ex-Arsenal star Santi Cazorla as the best player he's played with, pleasing fans by picking him over Cristiano Ronaldo.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

7 Arsenal targets for summer transfer window

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Moises Caicedo, Julian Brandt, and Eden Hazard for the summer transfer window. Discover what's in store for these players and how Arsenal plans to boost its squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Real Madrid man questions Trossard’s World Cup snub

Eden Hazard has admitted even he didn't know why Leandro Trossard wasn't playing ahead of him for Belgium at the World Cup.
Belgium's Eden Hazard pictured after a draw result 0-0 meaning the elimination in the group phase at a soccer game between Belgium's national team the Red Devils and Croatia, the third and last game in Group F of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Al Rayyan, State of Qatar on Thursday 01 December 2022. (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Real Madrid fail to reach agreement over winger

Arsenal have apparently been in talks with Real Madrid over signing Eden Hazard but those discussions have reportedly broken down over the financial details of the move.
Real's Eden Hazard pictured during a soccer game between French club Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish club Real Madrid, Tuesday 15 February 2022 in Paris, in the round of sisteen (1/8 final) of the UEFA Champions League. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid man refuses to negotiate with Arsenal

Real Madrid's Eden Hazard has refused to even enter into negotiations with Arsenal who are said to be keen to sign him on a loan with an option.
Real's Eden Hazard pictured after a soccer game between French club Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish club Real Madrid, Tuesday 15 February 2022 in Paris, in the round of sisteen (1/8 final) of the UEFA Champions League. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal meet with 31yo Real Madrid man’s reps

Arsenal have apparently met with Eden Hazard's representatives to discuss a possible loan deal with an option to buy.

2 Arsenal men feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the decade

Two Arsenal forwards feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of last decade but it is Sergio Aguero who is the king.

Unai Emery: Eden Hazard is among the 5 best players in the world

Unai Emery has admitted that Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is among the five best players in the world, ahead of the Europa League final against the Blues on Wednesday.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal sits on the bench before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Arsenal men most fouled in Premier League

The top two most fouled players in the Premier League might not come as any surprise when you hear their names, but you might not be expecting Arsenal’s enforcer to be on the list.

Alex Iwobi names Eden Hazard as the Premier League’s LeBron James

Alex Iwobi has named Eden Hazard as the LeBron James of the Premier League, speaking at an NBA2K19 gaming tournament in the last week.
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Real Madrid target Tottenham star ahead of Aaron Ramsey

Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Aaron Ramsey to replace Luka Modric, however, their first choice would be Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen according to a report from Spain.

Xhaka: Hazard is the best player in the world right now

Granit Xhaka admits that Chelsea star Eden Hazard might be the best player in the world right now, but he still thinks Switzerland need to do better against the top teams.

Özil is PL’s 2nd best chance creator this season behind surprising player

Mesut Özil is the second best chance creator in the Premier League this season, but surprisingly it's not Kevin De Bruyne who pips him to top spot.

Alexandre Lacazette more clinical than you realise while Granit Xhaka is worse

With almost three-quarters of the Premier League season gone, let's look at who the competition's most clinical goalscorer is.

Only 1 Arsenal player makes Premier League top 30

Nacho Monreal is Arsenal's best player this season and the only player to make the top 30 in the league, according to the Sky Sports power rankings.
Ian Wright

Wright picks 1 Arsenal player for ‘Southern XI’ & 9 from Chelsea and Spurs

Ian Wright says only one Arsenal player is deserving of a place in a combined 'Southern XI', whilst picking nine from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Thierry Henry

Henry says Arsenal need to focus on Europa League rather than top 4

Thierry Henry says Arsenal need to focus on the Europa League, after the weekend's results. Meanwhile, Eden Hazard says his brace for Chelsea on Monday was inspired by the former Gunner.
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Conte confirms Hazard return as Wenger rules out five players

Antonio Conte has confirmed that while Eden Hazard missed out on Chelsea's FA Cup draw against Norwich with a calf problem, the Belgian returns for Arsenal.

Wenger set to be punished again by FA after ban and fine

Arsene Wenger will only be fined for his comments after the 2-2 draw with Chelsea, according to the Telegraph.
Eden Hazard of Chelsea lies on the ground holding his ankle after being touched lightly on the sole of his foot by Hector Bellerin which leads to Chelsea being awarded a penalty by match referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard tells journalist he dived for penalty at Arsenal

Eden Hazard admitted to diving to win a penalty in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal, according to Philippe Auclair.

Wenger: The penalty decision was farcical

Arsene Wenger says the penalty decision was 'farcical', and he's fed up of the media letting referees off the hook no matter what happens.

Wenger will contest FA charge

Arsene Wenger has said he intends to contest his FA charge, and doesn't regret his comments made at referee Mike Dean.

Arsenal likely to miss out as Chelsea close in on Lemar

Chelsea are keen to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar in January, with growing doubts about their current wide options, and no progress made on a move for Leon Bailey.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Has Hazard copied Ozil’s chipping technique?

Arsenal fans have accused Eden Hazard of copying Mesut Ozil's goal-scoring technique in which the midfielder chips the ball off the ground and into the net.

Arsenal players ignored for monthly award despite superb results and performances

Despite having a good November, none of the Arsenal players are up for the PFA Player of the Month award.

Arsenal wanted Eden Hazard, lined up Moroccan, but ended up with Gervinho after accident

Morrocan winger Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez claims that he considered joining Arsenal in 2011.

Chelsea injury blow ahead of Arsenal game

Chelsea will be without Danny Drinkwater until October after the midfielder was ruled out with a calf problem.

Lacazette leads Arsenal shirt sales

Manchester United are understandably dominating shirt sales this season.
Francis Coquelin and Eden Hazard

Hazard admits solo goal against Arsenal last season “was a bit lucky”

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has admitted that his solo goal against Arsenal last season was "lucky" to go in.

Man City give up on Alexis and target Chelsea’s Eden Hazard

According to reports in Spain, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned his attentions from Alexis Sanchez to Eden Hazard.

West Ham and Leicester battling it out for Arsenal-linked Thorgan Hazard

West Ham United and Leicester City are reportedly interested in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Thorgan Hazard.

Eden Hazard set to miss early Arsenal matches

Chelsea's Eden Hazard will be out for three months following ankle surgery.

Report: Real switch focus from injured Hazard to Mbappé

Real Madrid's pursuit of Kylian Mbappé has reportedly been reignited, with their chances of signing Chelsea's Eden Hazard dealt a major blow after he fractured his ankle.

Arsenal keen on Gladbach’s Thorgan Hazard

Arsenal are allegedly interested in signing Eden Hazard's younger brother, Thorgan.

Alexis makes Premier League Player of the Season

With the season reaching its end, it is almost time for the Premier League to announce the best of the best - Player of the Season.

Arsenal ‘have no qualms in selling Alexis to Chelsea’

Paul Merson believes that Arsenal would have ‘have no qualms’ in selling Alexis Sanchez to Chelsea to avoid losing him for free next season.
Francis Coquelin and Eden Hazard

Hazard – We could have scored more but didn’t bother

Eden Hazard has claimed that Chelsea could have scored more against Arsenal but decided not to bother.

Hazard: It’s great to work with Thierry Henry, he’s my childhood hero

Eden Hazard has revealed that Belgium assistant coach, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, was his childhood hero.