Hazard failed to shine

Belgium captain Eden Hazard had threatened to take Euro 2016 by storm after his man-of-the-match display as Belgium blew away Hungary 4-0 in the last 16. Hazard was also returning to the city where he made his name before Chelsea paid £32m for the two-time Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2012. Yet, in keeping with his under-performing side, Hazard failed to shine under the thunderous rain in northern France as Wales' tireless midfield never allowed him the space he craved to get his head up and drive towards goal.

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