Eden Hazard vows to keep away from too many beers and burgers in retirement
Eden Hazard has vowed to keep himself in shape as he doesn't want to 'look like Peppa Pig' when he returns to the pitch as part of Soccer Aid.
The Chelsea legend will be making his long-awaited return to Stamford Bridge on June 9, where he will play alongside the likes of Roberto Carlos, Usain Bolt and Tommy Fury, in a team managed by current Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Hazard retired from football back in October, insisting it was 'time to enjoy life by drinking a few beers'.
He suffered with weight issues at Real Madrid, while reports suggested that Chelsea had to ban a burger van from selling to self-confessed fast food fan Hazard.
The 33-year-old though has vowed to keep away from too many beers and burgers, so that he can impress when he features at Soccer Aid in under three months time.
'I don't want to look like Peppa Pig,' he joked while speaking to the Standard. 'I play tennis, padel, run a bit, I play football with my friends and stay active.'
Regarding his retirement, he added: 'I enjoy it a lot. I miss my football a bit, especially being with the lads in the dressing room, but I can do what I want now. I have kids and a family. I can go to Belgium to see my family, brothers and parents. I can do a lot of things.'
Hazard was one of the Premier League's best players during his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge.
However, his 'dream' £88.5m move to Real Madrid, proved to be a nightmare as he suffered with injuries and form, while also battling weight issues.
He often turned up overweight for the Spanish giants, and in an interview with French publication L'Equipe, he admitted to 'letting go' of himself every summer.
He said: 'Seven years in England, without a break at Christmas, giving everything, so when I have
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