France vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal to have EPL flavour
“We know all these players so well. We know them at a tactical level, we know what they are capable of doing and we know their individual qualities. I think it’s an advantage for our planning,” Chadli told a news conference after Belgium’s training session on the outskirts of Moscow.
Jul 09, 2018, 12:05 PM ISTFrance vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal at St. Petersburg promises to be a classic
A compelling cast of players, two attacking teams propelled by great pace and a clash between neighbours to boot.
Jul 09, 2018, 11:11 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 Brazil vs Belgium: Willian geared up to take on his Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard
Brazil's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium will pit two of Chelsea's best midfielders against each other but Brazil's Willian told reporters that he will be doing everything he can to send his teammate Eden Hazard home early from Russia.
Jul 05, 2018, 15:11 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Belgium a clash between top strikers and exceptional defenders
On the flanks, Willian and Philippe Coutinho can stretch defences, and fire in shots and crosses, while Neymar and Gabriel Jesus can also pull defences apart from a more central position.
Jul 05, 2018, 13:27 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Two each for Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku as Belgium thump Tunisia 5-2
Two goals each for Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard helped Belgium to a 5-2 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday that showcased their attacking verve and star quality and put them firmly on course for the World Cup knockout phase.
Jun 24, 2018, 12:39 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium rout Tunisia 5-2 in Group G match, enter round of 16
Belgium mauled Tunisia in round 2 of Group G match, eliminating the latter from the tournament.
Jun 23, 2018, 20:16 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium face Tunisia at World Cup with eye on England
The Belgians want to win at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow to avoid making their final group game against England on June 28 a make-or-break qualification affair.
Jun 22, 2018, 10:56 AM ISTRoberto Martinez plays down Eden Hazard injury scare ahead of World Cup
Eden Hazard is doubt to play in the world cup
Jun 12, 2018, 15:34 PM ISTBelgium leave out Radja Nainggolan for World Cup
Belgium have left midfield creator Radja Nainggolan out of their World Cup squad, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday.
May 21, 2018, 18:46 PM IST'Serial winner' Antonio Conte hits back by beating Jose Mourinho to FA Cup
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insisted he is a "serial winner" after ending a difficult season on a high by beating Manchester United 1-0 to lift the FA Cup thanks to Eden Hazard's penalty at Wembley.
May 20, 2018, 17:14 PM ISTChelsea edge Mancheter United in FA Cup final with Eden Hazard penalty
Eden Hazard's first-half penalty proved decisive as Chelsea salvaged their season by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final in what is widely-expected to be manager Antonio Conte's swansong on Saturday.
May 20, 2018, 00:24 AM ISTEden Hazard warning for Manchester United as troubled Chelsea eye FA Cup salvation
With Conte reportedly on the verge of leaving following his feud with the club's hierarchy over transfers, there is a sense Chelsea are lurching through one of their regular periods of self-inflicted turmoil.
May 18, 2018, 14:56 PM ISTWorld Cup bound Eden Hazard in no hurry to extend Chelsea contract
Hazard`s contract with Chelsea runs until 2020 and the defending English Premier League champions are keen for the 27-year-old to extend his stay amid persistent media reports of a possible move to Spain.
Mar 27, 2018, 19:08 PM ISTAntonio Conte's caution fails to harness best of Eden Hazard
Conte's plan to contain and counter-attack on the La Liga leaders nearly worked to perfection in the first leg three weeks ago.
Mar 13, 2018, 10:36 AM ISTChampions League: Chelsea's Hazard dismisses comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has played down comparisons with Barcelona`s Lionel Messi and Real Madrid`s Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he is a completely different player.
Feb 20, 2018, 12:44 PM ISTEPL: Chelsea in top four as Hazard inspires 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion
"It's not easy to lose two games but now we are back," said Hazard. "We are Chelsea, we are the champions, we have to give everything."
Feb 13, 2018, 19:32 PM ISTEnglish Premier League: Watford late show sinks 10-man Chelsea
Ten-man Chelsea suffered another setback in their stumbling season as they lost 4-1 at Watford on Monday after conceding three late goals to go down to their second straight English Premier League (EPL) defeat.
Feb 06, 2018, 14:44 PM ISTEPL: Eden Hazard strikes to bring up century in Chelsea win
Eden Hazard scored his 100th career league goal when he struck in the third minute for Chelsea in their Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday.
Jan 20, 2018, 20:51 PM ISTEPL: Hector Bellerin rescues Arsenal in fiesty London Derby against Chelsea
Hector Bellerin came to Arsenal's rescue as the defender's last-gasp strike earned a dramatic 2-2 draw in a heated London derby against Chelsea on Wednesday.
Jan 04, 2018, 10:03 AM ISTChelsea's Eden Hazard wins Belgian player of the year award
Hazard succeeded Dries Mertens, earning 10,280 votes in an internet poll organised by his country`s national federation, to become Belgian national team`s top man.
Jan 03, 2018, 17:13 PM IST