Eden: Liga opens d’Or

EDEN HAZARD claims he is the best player on the planet – but must move to Spain to win the Ballon d’Or.

The last 10 winners have played in Spain and Hazard, on duty with Belgium, said: “Am I the best player in the world since the World Cup?

“Yes, but I will not win the Ballon d’Or because of this – I think (Luka) Modric will win it, even if there are other favourites like (Raphael) Varane. Do you have to play in La Liga to win it? Certainly, and that is why I want to play in Spain.”

But he denied wanting to quit Chelsea in January.