Kick Off: Eden Hazard retires from football, UK & Ireland will host EURO 2028

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: 32-year-old Eden Hazard has retired from football

The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Lille forward, who won 126 caps for Belgium, has called time on his career at the age of 32.

OFFICIAL: UK & Ireland will host EURO 2028, Italy & Turkey will host EURO 2032

OFFICIAL: EURO 2028 will take place in the UK and Republic of Ireland

These Things Happen

Sancho angry with Ten Hag for treating Antony like a 'Golden Child'

Manchester United remain furious with Jadon Sancho, believing him to be unfit and nonchalant about his exclusion out of the side, FootballTransfers has been informed.

OFFICIAL: Yamal leaves Spanish National Team after being evaluated by medicals

OFFICIAL: Yamal leaves the training camp of the Spanish National Team.

2023 SAMBA GOLD AWARD nominees: Neymar, Vinicius, Casemiro, Ederson & Co. named

2023 SAMBA GOLD AWARD nominees: Neymar, Vinicius, Casemiro, Ederson & Co. named

Latest Most Valuable EPL Clubs: Man City remain top, Arsenal 2nd, Man Utd drop

After the Transfermarkt's latest market value update, Most Valuable Clubs in Premier League have been revealed.

Adidas: GOAT! From today 10/10 is officially Messi Day

Adidas declare that from today, 10/10 will be known as the ‘Leo Messi Day'.

Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid next summer – club director

Kylian Mbappe’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain was a major talking point during the summer transfer window. He was transfer-listed after failing to sign a new contract, but ended up staying and getting re-integrated into the first team squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo delivers Al-Nassr huge transfer news

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo is hopeful of suspending his initial plans to retire from the sport.

Real Madrid star keen to make loan move permanent – “I’m at the club of my life”

Plenty of Carlo Ancelotti-style eyebrows were raised in the summer when Joselu Mato was the only striker signed by Real Madrid, who lost Karim Benzema to Al-Ittihad following the end of the 2022-23 season.

Barca prepared to “do everything possible” in order to bring striker in January

Barcelona agreed a deal to sign Vitor Roque during the summer transfer window, although they were unable to bring him in immediately due to Financial Fair Play issues.

David de Gea returns to Man Utd as the former No 1 watches club's women's team

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was spotted back at the club as he cheered on their women's team in a Champions League tie against Paris Saint Germain.

Another injury concern for Barca as key player Gavi picks up issue

Barcelona have already had three players suffer injury problems in the last seven days. Robert Lewandowski suffered an ankle issue against Porto last Wednesday, while Jules Kounde and Lamine Yamal were injured against Granada on Sunday.

Norwich video about mental health went viral - it’s important & hugely affecting

It’s World Mental Health Day today, just in case you didn’t know.

Former Liverpool winger set to be named as the new Bordeaux boss

A former Liverpool winger is 'set to be named as the new manager of Bordeaux' just 81 days after accepting his current job in Slovenia.

What They Say

John Obi Mikel slams Man United boss Ten Hag for 'throwing Sancho under the bus'

Former Chelsea player John Obi Mikel has slammed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for 'throwing Jadon Sancho under the bus' as the young English star's ongoing feud with the Dutchman continues.

Thierry Henry: “with Hazard I asked myself: what on earth is he doing?”

The France u-21 manager spoke about the decision from Eden Hazard to retire from football.

Beckham affair: Rebecca breaks silence after documentary reignites controversy

David Beckham’s former personal assistant has taken a renewed round of criticism after the documentary that chronicles the former soccer player’s life.

Greenwood breaks his silence after scoring his first goal for Getafe

Mason Greenwood has spoken for the first time since breaking his goalscoring duck for Spanish side Getafe at the weekend.

Cancelo defends himself after criticism for treatment of supporters

Joao Cancelo has responded to the criticism he has received in recent days for allegedly not treating Barcelona fans who usually wait at the club's training ground to film, take photos and ask for autographs from the players well.

In-Depth

Breaking Spurs' hearts, embarrassing Coquelin - Hazard's best moments

That news of Eden Hazard's retirement at the age of just 32 has sparked tributes from some of the greats in the game - both past and present - comes as no surprise.