Chelsea, on Wednesday night, failed to progress beyond the semi final of the Capital One Cup after they were held to a goalless draw at Swansea – the Swans however triumphed after they won the first leg 2-0, at Stamford Bridge.But the highlight of the encounter was not Chelsea’s exit from the tornament as the talking point was the incident involving Belgian international, Eden Hazard and a 17-year-old ball boy.
The teenager fell on the ball when it was out of play with Hazard kicking out as he attempted to retrieve it which led to the player being sent off by referee Chris Foy for violent conduct.
Although Hazard later apologised for the incident and Swansea have now confirmed he will face no action from the police for his behaviour, Chelsea have said they will deal with the matter internally even as they await the FA’s reaction with Rafa Benitez blaming his player’s action on frustration.
“The police have interviewed the boy and his father and there are no charges going to be pressed, as far as they are concerned that is the matter closed,” a Swansea spokesman revealed.
“The ball boy has been into the Chelsea dressing room after the game and shaken hands with Eden Hazard. The likes of John Terry and Frank Lampard were exemplary in their behaviour in welcoming him into the dressing room.
“Chelsea asked if he could come in and our kit lady took him in and they shook hands, he is fine.
“As far as we are concerned the matter is closed. He has been a ball boy here for six years with no incidents here at the stadium.”
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