Despite having announced his retirement from professional football last year, Eden Hazard has shown that he has not lost his touch, as he laced up for a third-division team in Belgium.
Following being released by Real Madrid in the previous summer, the 33-year-old announced the end of his playing career back in October.
Hazard has since played again in other charity games, including Soccer Aid at Stamford Bridge, where he scored in a 6-3 loss.
Eden Hazard shines in friendly game despite team’s loss
The former Belgium captain represented minnows Royale Union Tubize-Braine, as they took on Anderlecht in a friendly game.
The former Chelsea player assumed the armband for Royale Union and had an impressive performance, scoring his team’s only goal; however he was unable to save his team from a 4-1 loss that day, according to Daily Mail.
The former Real Madrid player, who is still working on his fitness after retiring, joyfully celebrated his goal with his teammates.
Hazard returned to English football earlier this month for Soccer Aid 2024, which was held at Stamford Bridge, his old club.
The former Lille winger scored the game’s first goal with an incredible free kick before the England XI defeated the World XI 6-3.
