Eden Hazard briefly came out of retirement to play in a charity match - and lit up the stage with one assist for Kylian Mbappe's dad.
Just a week after hanging up his boots following his release from Real Madrid, Hazard was back on a football pitch.
And the 32-year-old showed he still has that pizzazz with a goal and two assists as he played in a star-studded side in Calais.
Playing for Varietes CF against Team Calais, one moment saw the ex-Chelsea star pull off an outrageous flick - one that many fans have seen before.
It found Mbappe's father, Wilfried, who charged through on goal after Hazard's tricky pass saw him break the defensive line.
Showing Kylian how it is done, the 53-year-old sat the goalkeeper down before thumping home to make it 6-0.
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As Kylian Mbappé respond this video on social account: I'm laughing out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It was quite the showing from the winger, who also scored and grabbed another assist in the clash at the Stade de l'Epopee.
And the 12,000-seat capacity ground was treated to a spectacle with some huge names on stage.
As well as Hazard, who donned his preferred No. 10 shirt, the Belgian partnered ex-Barcelona star Ludovic Giuly and Arsenal legend Robert Pires up front.
In midfield, the experienced pair of Didier Deschamps and Claude Puel, 107 years between them, played alongside ex-Newcastle star Yohan Cabaye.
And in the back four was former Real Madrid and Middlesbrough star Christian Karembeu, ex-Bayern Munich ace Daniel Van Buyten, former Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc and ex-Newcastle full-back Mathieu Debuchy.
Perhaps most bizarrely, between the posts was former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.
Mbappe's dad Wilfried was on the bench, coming on to get on the scoresheet thanks to Hazard's trademark flick.
The match helped raise around £12,900 for a charity helping children and teenagers in hospital called Pieces Jaunes (Yellow Pieces).
Hazard called time on his career last week after being released by Real Madrid at the end of his contract in the summer.
“You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time,” he said in a statement announcing his retirement,
“After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer. I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
“During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates - thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all."
footballloveronly
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Is Dwayne Johnson also a football player and was playing yesterday 🤣
Clintonbillions
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Hazard can play better than some people in Chelsea and Manchester United that's not even an argument 😂😂
Peaceking1234
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Did you know Hazard has More Assists than €100M Brothers ( Enzo and Caceido ) in 2023💯😅😂😂
Aku-Abata
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HAZARD Retirement wasn't his intention, but Real Madrid caused it all.. The dude is still missing the game but so shy to return to field of play Esp In EPL after being overhyped b⁴ going Madrid... but nvr the less, anywhere dre is charity game, just go dre, play for free and enjoy yourself 4dt 90 minis moment🤣🤪🤪🤪🤪😜😜😜
maturidikxith
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one of the best technical player of our generation 💎enjoy ur retirement ❤️