Hazard launches signature burger ahead of World Cup
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Chelsea and Real Madrid player Eden Hazard has launched a signature hamburger in collaboration with the fast-food chain Quick.
- The burger, named 'The Eden,' is a limited-edition item released ahead of the World Cup.
- Hazard is playfully leveraging the long-standing jokes about his love for burgers.
Eden Hazard, the former star footballer for Chelsea and Real Madrid, is stepping back into the spotlight, not for his on-field prowess, but through a culinary collaboration. Hazard has partnered with the Belgian fast-food chain Quick to launch his own signature hamburger, aptly named 'The Eden.'
This limited-edition burger is being released in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup, a tournament where Hazard will represent Belgium. The move sees the Belgian forward playfully embracing the persistent jokes and memes that have followed him throughout his career, centered around his well-documented enjoyment of burgers.
Fans can now get a taste of 'The Eden' burger, a venture that marks a unique way for Hazard to connect with his supporters off the pitch. The collaboration highlights how athletes are increasingly using personal branding and relatable humor to engage with their audience.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.