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EDEN HAZARD returned to football just eight months after retiring as he took on Belgian giants Anderlecht with minnows Royale Union Tubize-Braine.The Chelsea legend left everything on the pitch in Wednesday’s friendly as Anderlecht romped to a 4-1 win.Eden Hazard made a stunning return to football as he played against Belgian giants AnderlechtCredit: RexThe Chelsea legend scored as his Tubize side lost 4-1 in Wednesday’s friendlyCredit: RexHazard was even given the captain’s armband as he lit up the pitchCredit: RexFans were delighted with the icon’s impactCredit: Instagram / @rutb_officielEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYHazard donned the captain’s armband as his third-tier side, who won promotion this season, put in an admirable performance.And the winger himself put in a show-stopping turn as he scored Tubize’s only goal of the game in the 94th minute.Hazard, 33, rolled back the years as he danced through Anderlecht’s defence before slotting home into the far corner.The former Real Madrid man appeared chuffed with his efforts as teammates celebrated the strike with joy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Hazard’s huge impact, which came on the same day the Belgian national team were booed by fans following a dire 0-0 Euros draw with Ukraine, also delighted supporters.One said: “He found an old save, starting over.”Another declared: “Best Belgian today.”One noted: “Belgium could have used him.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnother added: “Things you love to see.”It’s not the first time Hazard has appeared on a pitch following his professional retirement last year.I played with Lampard and Mata at Chelsea but flop who made just six appearances was most talented, says Eden HazardWho is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story.Earlier this month, he rocked up to Soccer Aid and put in a dazzling performance for the World XI in their 6-3 defeat to England.But Hazard’s latest appearance does not mean he is coming out of retirement, with reports in Belgium claiming it was merely a one-off cameo.The forward is regarded as one of the greatest players in Premier League history, winning two titles, two Europa Leagues and an FA Cup with Chelsea.He scored 110 games in 352 for the Blues following a 2012 switch from Lille.And Hazard ended up securing a £130million move to Real Madrid in 2019 before being hit by a series of injuries.He only played 76 times for Los Blancos, scoring seven goals in the process before leaving them last summer and retiring completely in October. More

MANCHESTER UNITED are considering selling the naming rights to Old Trafford.The Red Devils have played there for 114 years and the stadium has never been named after a sponsor.Man Utd are open to selling the naming rights of Old TraffordCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to raise funds for improving the groundCredit: PABut new chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has proposed the idea in an attempt to increase the club’s revenue.The British billionaire, who is now in charge of football operations at Man Utd, wants to refurbish Old Trafford with it in desperate need of improvement amid the roof leaking.Ratcliffe is also open to potentially building a new stadium as he eyes a “Wembley of the North”.To help raise funds for the redevelopment and the possible new home, selling the stadium naming rights is viewed as an option.READ MORE ON MAN UTDClub chiefs have held talks with the Bank of America over funding for the multi-billion pound project.The Athletic report that one proposal is for Old Trafford to keep its historic name but to have a brand as an associated partner – similar to Wembley Stadium’s deal with EE.They supposedly pay £10million every year to sponsor the arena.And should an entirely new ground be built, United would like to find a company for it to be named after as it will raise tens of millions.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSRatcliffe believes refurbishing Old Trafford will cost £1bn and a new home could need over £2bn of funding.A ticket price increase has also been suggested to help raise revenue.Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Government to help pay for £2BILLION Wembley of the North Man Utd stadiumThe club controversially increased the cost of season tickets by five per cent for the coming season.And reports suggest that further price hikes have been discussed. Fans have slammed the idea, with one saying: “Crikey, what a horrible decision that would be.”Another added: “Ticket prices have already risen in the past few seasons despite woeful results on the pitch. How about they find other sources to milk like the Premier League and broadcasting companies rather than the fans.”A third raged: “Don’t you dare Jim.”More reacted: “Trash this idea asap.”Ratcliffe has pumped £238m into the club since acquiring his 27.7 per cent stake.And £120m has been put aside for improving infrastructure. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut financial results from March show the club still has £653m of debt – not including transfer fees still owed.With them needing to balance the books, Erik ten Hag’s transfer budget for this summer is under £50m. More