Eden Hazard lived the ‘dream’ playing for Real Madrid despite injury problems

Eden Hazard has no regrets about how his dream transfer to Actual Madrid unfolded as he enjoys life after soccer.

The Belgian ahead joined the Spanish giants in 2019 after changing into the most effective gamers on this planet at Chelsea however couldn’t have the affect he hoped for.

Accidents and poor type restricted him to simply 76 appearances in all competitions earlier than leaving the membership after 4 disappointing years final summer season.

He determined to retire quickly after, aged simply 32, however will put his boots again on this summer season after signing as much as play for the World XI at Soccer Assist.

Hazard nonetheless seems to be again on his time on the Bernabeu with satisfaction.

“It was my dream, I can inform you,” he stated. “Even when the story was not that good, everyone knows accidents and this and that, however if you look again you may see some photos of me carrying the Actual Madrid shirt and it was one thing I’m actually pleased with.”

Requested whether or not he may have carried on taking part in had issues ended in a different way at Madrid, he replied: “That’s a superb query, who is aware of? I believe so, however my time taking part in soccer was over, I had plenty of accidents, so no regrets.”

Hazard’s involvement in Soccer Assist on June 9 will see an emotional return to Stamford Bridge, the place he loved a stellar seven years.

He gained two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, an FA Cup and a League Cup and displays on “pure happiness” throughout his keep in west London.

“I spent seven years, the most effective reminiscences of my soccer profession,” he stated.

“I met nice gamers, not simply contained in the workforce but in addition outdoors the membership, it was seven years of pure happiness.

“Whenever you go away you at all times really feel a bit unhappy however this membership is at all times in my head, so simply good reminiscences.”

Hazard, who has saved in form as a result of he doesn’t need to appear like “Peppa Pig”, is having fun with life away from soccer.

He doesn’t see a future in skilled teaching or administration, however would love to assist his 5 kids observe him into the sport.

“I’m having fun with it loads, I miss being with the lads within the dressing room a bit however I’ve the liberty to do what I need now,” he advised the PA information company.

“I’ve children, I’ve household, I can go to Belgium to see my mum and pa, so I can do plenty of issues.

“I don’t know, now it’s simply good to be away, however I nonetheless love soccer, for certain I’m going to do one thing in soccer sooner or later, however now I simply need to chill out and revel in my retirement.

“I don’t assume I’ll coach professionally, however I believe I can coach for youth groups. I’ve children, and I need to educate them the best way to play soccer.”

He might be managed by present Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino within the charity match, with the likes of Usain Bolt and Roberto Carlos becoming a member of him within the World XI.

“It’s going to be at Stamford Bridge with buddies, so it’ll be an important evening,” he stated.

“So let’s have enjoyable, rating some objectives and make the followers glad. They do wonderful work, particularly if you find yourself a dad and you’ve got children and also you see every part they do for youths.

“You need them to do extra and that’s the reason you need individuals to come back to the sport to have a superb time at Stamford Bridge.”

:: Soccer Assist for Unicef 2024 takes place on June 9 at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, with tickets obtainable at www.socceraid.org.uk/tickets.