Eden Hazard: When He Trolled Branislav Ivanovic for Trying to Speak English, Video

Eden Hazard: When He Trolled Branislav Ivanovic for Trying to Speak English, Video

Byron Pillay
updated at October 11, 2023 at 9:41 AM
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  • Eden Hazard once burst out laughing during a video supporting the charity Human Appeal
  • The former Real Madrid player could not contain his laughter and held onto John Terry
  • Hazard admitted in 2019 that he still bursts out laughing whenever he watches the video

Eden Hazard’s retirement announcement has got many reminiscing about his playing days.

While videos of his skills on the field have surfaced, some remember his funny moments, too.

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Eden Hazard once burst out laughing at Branislav Ivanovic. Image: Simon Stacpoole/ @dailymailsport.
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While there have been many instances where Hazard made others laugh, one of the funniest moments came when he was starring in a message of support for the charity Human Appeal.

As noted by SportBible, Hazard was together with Demba Ba, John Terry, Samuel Eto’o, and Branislav Ivanovic recording the video.

Hazard was calm and composed as Terry spoke, but burst out laughing when he heard Ivanovic speaking English.

Hazard clung onto Terry for support as he couldn’t control his laughter, while Ivanovic looked on confused. Hazard’s reaction left Ba and Eto’o in stitches as well.

Hazard comments on hilarious video

In 2019, after signing for Real Madrid from Chelsea, Hazard was asked about the video by Jay Shetty.

The former Belgium captain admitted that he still laughs at the video whenever he watches it back.

“I swear even now when I’m looking at the video, I’m laughing my friend. Just talking about it, it makes me laugh,” he said.

Hazard officially retires from football

In an earlier publication, Sports Brief reported on Hazard retiring from professional football at the age of 32 in what came as a surprise for many in the sport.

The Belgian footballer faced significant challenges during his four-year tenure in Spain after his record-breaking transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2019.

Hazard, who also had successful stints with Chelsea and LOSC Lille, officially announced his retirement on Instagram, and numerous reactions followed.

6 records held by Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard has called time on his football career after an illustrious journey spanning 16 years.

The Chelsea legend announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, October 10, aged just 32.

With the former Real Madrid star officially calling an end to his career, Sports Brief takes a look at six records that Hazard holds.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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