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Hazard pays tribute to childhood hero

Hazard pays tribute to childhood hero

Following an outstanding performance on Monday night, Chelsea's star attacker Eden Hazard revealed his childhood hero and it's not who you'd expect.

Hazard took to his Instagram account to reveal his Idol, who is none other than Argentine great, Juan Roman Riquelme.

The Belgium star was in red-hot form as he tore through the West Ham defence, scoring both of Chelsea's goals on the night. His first goal was an absolute blinder. He dribbled past three helpless West Ham defenders before coolly dispatching the ball past the keeper.

Hazard's celebration was anything but a spur of the moment decision. It was in fact, a tribute to the former Barcelona and Villareal star. Riquelme celebrated in a similar fashion during his playing days, cupping his ears as he ran towards the fans.

It was not the first time Hazard paid tribute to the Argentine. In January he took to Twitter to "thank Riquelme for everything" after receiving a Boca Juniors shirt as a gift.

What do you think of Hazard's tribute to his idol?

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