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Hazard's Bold New Chapter: From Football Legend to Wine Pioneer

23 January 2026

Hazard's Bold New Chapter: From Football Legend to Wine Pioneer
Hazard shifts from the pitch to the vineyard in a surprising venture.
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Post-Retirement Venture

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Eden Hazard, the Chelsea and Real Madrid legend, has unveiled a surprising business project after retirement.

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Hazard rolled out premium offers during seven memorable years at Stamford Bridge, but injuries limited his later spell in Madrid.

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Since retiring in October 2023, the Belgian icon has kept a low profile away from the spotlight.

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Wine Brand and Collaborations

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The Sun reports Hazard is partnering with Italian entrepreneur Fabio Cordella to launch his own wine line.

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The newspaper suggests the former Chelsea star will be known for white and red wines, rather than on-field skills.

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Cordella adds that Hazard's official wine is coming very soon, fusing Belgian creativity with fine Italian winemaking to create an elegant, powerful icon.

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Cordella’s outfit has previously released wines for football stars such as Ronaldinho and Gianluigi Buffon.

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Fans can expect a tasteful blend of sport and sip.

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Punchline 1: Hazard’s new goal is selling bottles, not scoring.

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Punchline 2: Corkscrew now his toughest defender.

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Author

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Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What project is Hazard launching?

A personal wine brand in collaboration with Fabio Cordella.

When did Hazard retire from professional football?

October 2023.

Which other football stars has Cordella worked with?

Ronaldinho and Gianluigi Buffon.

Where did Hazard shine during his career?

Chelsea and Real Madrid.