BELGIUM TV may have just given us a glimpse of the future - by interviewing a hologram of Eden Hazard. The Chelsea ace gave an interview from the dressing room straight after starring in his country's quarter-final win over Brazil. 3 Eden Hazard was remarkably interviewed as a hologram Dressed in his full kit, the hologram appears as if Hazard is sitting in the studio alongside the presenters. The hosts at channel La Une are even making eye contact towards the Belgium captain as he sits on a stool. The remarkably realistic footage is a sign of the times and could be on screens across the UK in the near future. Hazard will be key if Belgium are to down favourites France on Tuesday night. 3 A Belgian TV channel may have given us a glimpse of the future 3 Eden Hazard broke a 52-year World Cup record against Brazil Credit: Getty Images latest World Cup news NO HARD FEELINGS Man dumped by Gareth Southgate's wife insists he holds no grudge 'i want a girl' England star Kyle Walker's model girlfriend reveals she wants FOURTH baby England fans arrive in waistcoats at Heathrow to start journey to Russia for World Cup semi-final against Croatia He was sensational in the 2-1 victory over Brazil and capped off his performance by breaking a 52-year World Cup record. Hazard sent Twitter wild with a 100 per cent success rate for his ten dribbles during the game. And if he turns it on again against Les Bleus he could wreak havoc in the French defence. SunSport columnist and 1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus believes Belgium's attacking trio of Romelu Lukaku, Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne make Belgium slight favourites to book their World Cup final spot.<doc-sep>Mitch Freeley Belgium winger Eden Hazard has praised Roberto Martinez ahead of his countries semi-final against France on Tuesday evening. Hazard has heaped praise on the Spaniard and hailed the former Everton boss for his tactical plan that saw the Red Devils edge out the five-time World Champions Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals in an exclusive interview with beIN SPORTS. “I think after our game against Japan, we discussed and we talked with the coach; we concluded that if we played the same way against Brazil, we would lose the game. The players talked a lot amongst each other; I do not know if some players talked to the coach individually, but I think the coach understood everything quickly.” Noted Hazard, after Belgium’s sensational last-gasp 3-2 round of sixteen win against Japan. Whilst Hazard also added that the plan was quickly made for Brazil in the first training session after the game against the Samurai Blue. “We had a training session of less than 45 minutes in which we understood everything the coach wanted, which is a tight defence that would force Brazil to open spaces for us, and this what happened especially in the first half.” The Chelsea star spoke exclusively with beIN SPORTS ahead of the game in Saint Petersburg, and clear from the start he was unable to divulge on tactical details for his side. “I cannot tell you everything, because we might apply the same plan against France. However, the coach told us that we have to stay in two areas, Romelu Lukaku on the right and I on the left, and we shouldn’t go back to the defense.” Hazard did admit that he was initially unsure of the tactical tweek from Martinez, but eventually realised that the plan would be able to trouble the Selecao. “In the beginning of the match I was a bit surprised by such recommendations, and I thought to myself: if we defended against Brazil with only two players, things might get complicated. But after five minutes, I understood why the coach asked us to do that, that’s why I say that it's all thanks to the coach; it was he who created this plan and knew how to implement it.” Reflecting on the game in Kazan, Hazard added that this may well have been the best game that he has ever played during his career. “When you play such a game against Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals, I can tell you that it was the best game in terms of feelings and emotions. But I played many, many wonderful matches with Chelsea, Lille and with the Belgian team; however, in general, this is the best game I've played so far in my career.” Looking forward to the Wednesday evening clash in Saint Petersburg, the 27-year old suggested that despite playing well against Brazil, that the challenge posed by France will be a completely different challenge for the Red Devils. “I think the two teams are very different. Brazil attack constantly; when it comes to defence, their structure is not always at its best; this has allowed us to play such an excellent match, especially on the counter-attacks. The French team has less possession, but in defence, the French team is stronger.” Hazard is also set to renew rivalries with Chelsea team-mates N'Golo Kanté & Olivier Giroud but the Belgian winger suggested that despite having quality all over the pitch, that his country are ready to fight for their place in a first ever World Cup Final. “France may have conceded 3 to Argentina but that doesn't mean they haven't got a solid defence. They have an outstanding goalkeeper, strong defenders, and in the midfield, they have N'Golo Kanté, who is the best player in the world in his position. They have Griezmann in attack, Kylian Mbappé, who conjures miracles, and Olivier Giroud as a striker who is also one of the best players in the world in his role. Individual skills are always shown, but team play is the characteristic of the French play. Also, the coach Didier Deschamps is used to victories. The game will be complicated but we are ready for it.” Can Belgium follow up their quarter-final win over Brazil by dumping out the 1998 World Cup winners and book their place in the final? You can watch France Vs Belgium Live & Exclusive via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.<doc-sep>For Belgium, the magic of the World Cup has ended. In an elimination game, there can, by definition, be only one winner, and that magic moment belonged to France on Tuesday night, with Samuel Umtiti’s set piece goal proving the difference between the two best sides left in the competition. Crestfallen Eden Hazard completed his duties as national team captain with the usual post-match interview with media back home, but there was little in the way of the usual as far as the method by which this occurred was concerned. Here’s Eden Hazard, on the set of La Une in Belgium ... except Hazard was not in Belgium, but in St. Petersburg, Russia. Belgian TV interviewing a crestfallen Eden Hazard's hologram afterwards. RTE would need smaller desks in order to deploy this technology. And it'd render @Corktod redundant so I'm against this "progress". pic.twitter.com/yLBNuGovap — Ro-Ro-Rosputin...Russia’s Greatest Goal Machine (@Mr_Ro_Jangles) July 10, 2018 Belgian TV’s hologram machine was back! A glimpse of the future of sports coverage? Possibly! Alas, that bit of magic aside, Hazard was left to reflect on Belgium’s inability to find the magic spark. “We did not find their weak point. That little moment of magic needed to score was not there. I think we did not play bad. We had control of the play without being dangerous. We could have done better, but that did not happen. You cannot forget the good of this World Cup. We have seen a fantastic Belgian team and have been eliminated by a team that was more solid than us. Everyone has given a hundred percent. Nobody has held back himself.” Generous words from Eden, who was one of the few Red Devils to show the quality that had gotten them to this point. Unfortunately for them, it was not enough and no one donned a proverbial Magic Hat. Hazard, who’s well familiar with this type of defending in the Premier League, gave reluctant credit to France, but rued his team’s inability to get on the scoresheet. “I am disappointed because we deserved more. I prefer to lose with Belgium, then win with this France. They played as they have done all the time under Deschamps: defend and lurk on the counter. But it works, especially with their efficiency. ”Anyway, we are very proud of our course. We have shown Belgium what we can do. As a captain of this group, I must be satisfied with what we have achieved. Whether we were tired after the match against Brazil? No, everyone was 100%. If we score first, we win today.” -Eden Hazard; source: HLN via Google Translate Belgium will still contest the useless spectacle of the third place match on Saturday, after which the players will head on holidays to reflect, repair, and recharge. Will Hazard come back to a brand new Chelsea after that? Will he come back at all? Will he sign the contract extension? Now these are the questions that will dominate the Hazard narrative. P.S. : If you want to see the hologram in action, slight transmission delays and all, here’s Hazard’s post-match interview from Belgium’s 2-0 win over Brazil in the quarterfinal. There’s no way this isn’t catching on.<doc-sep>
Published 10:50 AM , July 10 2018 GMT+1 | Last updated 11:15 AM , July 10 2018 GMT+1 Holograms is the future of televised football. Belgium TV are upping their broadcasting levels by heading into a innovative direction which includes conducting interviews via hologram. Following Belgium's impressive victory against Brazil - securing a spot in the World semi-final in the process - Eden Hazard gave a post-match interview from his sides dressing room straight after the game on Friday night. The video shows Hazard and the two presenters as if they were in the same room. Advert 10 Here's the Chelsea ace speaking to Belgium channel La Une. Technology. Is holograms the future of football broadcast? We're all for it. Advert 10 Anyway, Hazard starred for Belgium as he steered his country to the last four. He was absolutely unplayable against Brazil, producing heroics with the captains armband on as he attempted 10 take-ons, and, guess what, he completed all 10. Baller. 10 - @hazardeden10 completed all 10 of his dribbles against Brazil - the most dribbles attempted by a player with a 100% success rate in a World Cup match since 1966. Baller.#BRA #BEL #BRABEL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/xMLaQVqiTa - OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 6, 2018 Advert 10 Eden Hazard's #WorldCup game by numbers: 100% take-ons completed 100% aerial duels won 63 touches 10 take-ons completed 7 fouls won 4 aerial duels won 2 shots Waltzing into the semi-finals. :ok_woman:‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/UNJ2m6suzV - Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 6, 2018 His performances in Russia has attracted interest from all over Europe including Real Madrid who have kept tabs on him for some time now. It appears the Spanish giants will lose Cristiano Ronaldo, and the back-to-back-to-back Champions League holders are gunning for a high-profile replacement with reports suggesting a move for Hazard could be on the cards. And the talented 27-year-old has talked up a move to Spain. Advert 10 "Does Real make me dream less without Zidane?" he told beIN SPORTS. Hazard on the ball. Image: PA Hazard added: "Zidane is someone special, it's true, but I think Real is everyone's dream. "Zidane or no Zidane, the white jersey [of Madrid] is special but the blue jersey [of Chelsea] suits me well so it does not bother me if I stay. Advert 10 "For now, it's the World Cup. As I have said at least 100 times, I am at Chelsea and for the moment nobody has made me an offer."