He went from being Eden Hazard’s ball and kicker to one of the UK’s richest people: the thrilling story of Charlie Morgan

“You have to know how to listen to yourself and say enough at the right time. “After 16 years of career and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.” With these words edenic danger announced his retirement as a professional footballer after going through the Lille, Chelsea and real Madrid . In this context and taking advantage of his retirement, he took the time to make a curious reunion with Charlie Morgan, the passerby who, in the heat of the moment, he kicked in the ribs more than ten years ago. Life’s twists and turns land the ball carrier on the list of the UK’s most millionaire people.

In 2013, the Chelsea against Swansea in the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-finals. The Welsh club caused a surprise by beating the Blues 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. so they looked to close out the standings in a historic final at home.

In the 78th minute, when the score was zero, the ball came off the bench. The day before, Morgan posted a message on Twitter announcing his conduct. “The king of ball boys returns for a time-wasting exhibition “, he warned. During the incident, He decided to lunge at the ball to buy time for his team. It is there that, amidst the despair of being eliminated, Eden Hazard decided to kick him in the ribs. It all ended with the Belgian being sent off, time wasted and Swansea qualified for the final, which would eventually become champions after beating Bradford City 5-0 .

Three years later, Morgan decided joins forces with Jackson Quinn, a former classmate from his school, to venture into the business world. Together, they decided to create AU Vodka an exclusive liquor thanks to which he managed to make a fortune which, until a few months ago, The Times estimated him to be worth £55 million, securing him a place on the list of the UK’s richest people.

Concretely, it is ahead of figures like Harry Kane current Bayern Munich striker, and singers Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. Moreover, it is looking for Raheem Sterling (61 million) and Gareth Bale (70 million).

The temperature introduces into the list the now businessman with a profile that alludes to his controversial participation in this duel. “AU Vodka’s flashy gold bottles are ubiquitous in many bars and clubs, but ten years ago, Morgan, 27, He was known as the 17-year-old ball boy hit in the ribs by Chelsea footballer Eden Hazard. . With Swansea City ahead on the scoreboard, Morgan appeared to lie down on the ball in an attempt to prevent the Belgian star from putting it back into play. Hazard attacked him and was sent off. Morgan was determined not to let the incident define his life. Three years later, the hotelier’s son launched a brand of vodka with his school friend Jackson Quinn. . AU sales increased to £43.9 million in 2021-22,” it says.

“The great thing about retirement is meeting up with old friends. “You’ve come a long way, my friend.” It is with these words that Eden Hazard announced the meeting through a publication on his personal Instagram.

In this post you can see both having a drink with AU Vodka, another imitating the iconic image of Lionel Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo playing chess (although instead of game pieces, they are bottles of alcohol). They also appear playing golf and, finally, on a soccer field.