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Ex-Chelsea star Hazard: Retirement? It's perfect

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has admitted that he does not miss the sport.

The 32-year-old retired earlier this month, as he stated he was no longer having fun,

Hazard endured a few miserable seasons at Real Madrid near the end of his career, where he struggled with various injury issues.

Speaking with TNT Sports at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, he stated “It's perfect. It's perfect. I'm enjoying life and family in the kids.

“I can do what I want and it's a perfect life."

Asked if he watched the sport, he added: “Of course. I have kids. They play football.

“I watch it on TV when I can. I do other things also but at the moment I don't miss playing football. Let's see in a few months."

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