Eden Hazard was on the scoresheet in Soccer Aid but he was not allowed to take a penalty on his return to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard was banned from taking a penalty on his return to Stamford Bridge due to a little-known rule.But back at his old stomping ground, Hazard reminded fans he's still got with a slick display which well and truly rolled back the years.
He scored a free-kick past David James in his Soccer Aid but couldn't continue Rest of the World's winning streak.Hazard was denied the chance to score a second goal in the clash after the Rest of the World were awarded a penalty when Bobby Brazier fouledHe claimed the rules state that an ex professional is not allowed to take the penalty and a celebrity must step up.
This was communicated to Hazard by referee Rebecca Welch and so the duty was passed on to football freestyler Billy Wingrove.But England restored their three-goal cushion not long after when Theo Walcott latched on to a pass from Karen Carney.Pochettino and his coaching staff erupted in laughter on the bench.
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