On this day: 2012 - Chelsea confirmed signing of Eden Hazard

Sport360 staff 08:18 04/06/2015
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  • From hot prospect to world-class: Eden Hazard.

    Chelsea reportedly paid £32m to sign Eden Hazard, who proved to be a big success for the London-based club. Hazard's rise over the past couple of years has been sensational, with the Belgian starlet undergoing a remarkable transformation from precocious Lille youngster to Ligue 1 sensation to one of the most sought after players in Europe.

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    The fleet-footed attacker has drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Hazard scored 19 goals and made 11 assists, and went on to win the PFA Player of the Year award.

    Other memorable events on this day:

    1966: The Lions notched their biggest Test win, beating Australia 31-0 in Brisbane.

    2008: Manchester City appointed Mark Hughes their new manager on a three-year contract.

    2009: Former England and Bath boss Andy Robinson was named as the new Scotland head coach.

    2010: England captain Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of the World Cup with a left knee ligament injury. Tottenham's defender Michael Dawson was called up as his replacement.

    2011: Li Na became the first Chinese player to win a grand slam singles title when she claimed the French Open crown with a 6-4 7-6 (7/0) victory over defending champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy.

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