Eden Hazard could ‘try something different’ amid Real Madrid links – Roberto Martinez

After Eden Hazard hinted at a Chelsea exit, the FC crew explain why it makes sense for him to join Real Madrid this summer.

Eden Hazard and Belgium secured a 3rd-place finish by defeating England 2-0.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes Eden Hazard is ready to lead a team anywhere in the world — and Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois hopes the two will continue to play together.
Hazard and Courtois have both been linked to moves to Real Madrid for months, with Hazard hinting at his Chelsea exit after Belgium’s third-place game on Saturday and Courtois saying he is worth more than his club’s most recent contact offer.
“It could be the best time [for Hazard] to try something different,” Martinez…

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France’s Olivier Giroud targets goal against Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois

With France brushing aside Uruguay and Brazil’s elimination, the FC crew discuss whether Les Bleus are the clear favourites to win the World Cup.
Olivier Giroud has backed France to find a way past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal in St Petersburg.
Chelsea striker Giroud, 31, has yet to score in Russia but wants to end that run against Chelsea teammate Courtois.
“Thibaut is difficult to beat and he has been very good at this World Cup,” he told a news conference on Sunday.
“He has a strong defence in front of him, but I am sure we will be able to break through that wall.
“I have scored a few goals against…

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Rumours rated: Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus? Willian to Barcelona?

As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move.
The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: 15 percent
The Serie A champions’ strong bond to Real Madrid dates back to the 1990s, and they have recently established a relationship with Jorge Mendes as a result of the Joao Cancelo deal. But landing the super agent’s highest-profile client would come at an enormous cost at a time…

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Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois: Madrid-based children key to decision on future

A thrilling finish saw Belgium do something no team’s done since 1970, while Neymar and Brazil cruised to the quarterfinals.

The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Neymar antics, Roberto Martinez’s team selection and Mexico’s World Cup grade.

Belgium are through to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, but the FC crew are left unimpressed after the Red Devils’ comeback against Japan. Thibaut Courtois has said his two Madrid-based children are the most important consideration when deciding his future.
Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois, who played for Atletico Madrid on loan, has regularly been linked with Real Madrid.
After his quick throw began the stoppage-time counter-attack that brought Belgium a 3-2 World Cup win over Japan on Monday, the 26-year-old told “El Partidazo” radio show that he would not think about his future until after the tournament.
“I’m not going to talk about…

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Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois: I don’t want to go back to Chelsea having lost to England

Belgium’s hot start at the World Cup leads the FC crew to examine their status among the contenders and whether they can go farther than Germany.

Belgium scored five goals in their win over Tunisia, but Steve Nicol says their issues at the back could prove costly in the World Cup.

ESPN’s Nick Ames shares his thoughts on Belgium’s dominant display against Tunisia which saw them top group G.

Paul Mariner reveals his grades for England’s starting XI vs. Panama and explains why they can’t let up despite having already advanced.
Thibaut Courtois has said he does not want to go back to Chelsea having lost to England at the World Cup, while Eden Hazard insisted that Belgium are keen to top Group G to deal a psychological blow to their tournament rivals.
Belgium and England have both secured qualification for the round of 16 with a game to spare after beating Panama and Tunisia and both boast exactly the same goal difference, meaning the outcome of Thursday’s match between the two in Kaliningrad will determine who finishes…

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Time to go, Thibaut: Chelsea should sell Courtois amid constant exit talk

The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Antonio Conte’s future at Chelsea, Gianluigi Buffon’s chances of starting at PSG and more.
There’s no shortage of big stories involving Chelsea at the moment. With the ongoing saga surrounding the future of Antonio Conte and rumoured appointment of his successor Maurizio Sarri remaining unresolved, supporters have also had to deal with the club announcing that plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge are on hold with no time frame set for reconsideration.
It’s an unsettling time for fans, whose primary concern has become the knock-on effect such dramas are having on team affairs….

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Transfer Talk: Juventus to swap Gonzalo Higuain for Chelsea’s Morata … or Inter’s Mauro Icardi

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop assesses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and many more in Transfer Rater.
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow live with our daily blog throughout the summer.
Juventus to swap Higuain for Chelsea’s Morata …
Juventus will try to tempt Chelsea into selling Alvaro Morata by offering Gonzalo Higuain in a swap deal, says the London Evening Standard.
Juve see this summer as the perfect opportunity to recoup some of the £78 million they paid Napoli for the Argentinian two years ago and offload Higuain’s £125,000-per-week…

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Eden Hazard dazzles, N’Golo Kante tireless in Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph

Chelsea edge Man United and win the FA Cup for the eighth time, courtesy of Eden Hazard’s first-half penalty on his 300th appearance.

Shaka Hislop and Alexis Nunes debate whether Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph makes it a successful season and what it means for Eden Hazard’s future.

Club captain Gary Cahill and the rest of the Chelsea squad celebrate the Blues’ eighth FA Cup title, which ties Tottenham for third-most all-time.
Chelsea won the FA Cup for the eighth time beating Manchester United 1-0 in an edgy final at sun-soaked Wembley. Eden Hazard, brought down by Phil Jones in the United box, got up and converted the resulting penalty midway through the first half for what proved to be the only goal of the game and the Belgium international posed a constant threat to United throughout the contest.
The Red Devils had plenty of chances to level particularly after the break but found Blues keeper Thibaut Courtois in inspired…

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Thibaut Courtois only Chelsea player who can hold head high in shameful loss

Chelsea completely capitulate against Newcastle and are faced with numerous questions heading into the summer.

Antonio Conte gives a damning assessment of Chelsea after their humiliating defeat at Newcastle, and takes full responsibility for the club’s recent failures.

Chelsea completed a disappointing Premier League campaign with a miserable 3-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park on Sunday.

This was almost certainly the worst performance that Chelsea have put in in any competition this season. A curious starting XI combined with a total lack of application and football intelligence ensured that they were on the back foot from the first whistle.

Thibaut Courtois had already had to make two sharp saves from Jonjo Shelvey and Mohamed Diame before he was…

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