Nearly 12 years after one of football’s most controversial moments, Eden Hazard has formed an unlikely friendship with Charlie Morgan, the former Swansea City ball boy he infamously kicked during a 2013 League Cup semi-final.

The incident occurred when Chelsea was trailing 2-0 on aggregate against Swansea City. In a bid to restart play quickly, Hazard kicked Morgan while attempting to retrieve the ball, resulting in a straight red card. The bizarre moment made headlines worldwide and is remembered as one of football’s strangest dismissals.

Fast forward to the present, Morgan has built an empire as the co-founder of Au Vodka, a luxury alcohol brand renowned for its iconic gold bottles. With endorsements from celebrities like Ronaldinho, Floyd Mayweather, and Paddy Pimblett, Morgan’s business has grown into a global success, earning him a place on the Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth exceeding £40 million.

Surprisingly, Hazard and Morgan have crossed paths again—this time on much friendlier terms. Hazard recently appeared in a photoshoot for Au Vodka, marking an unexpected reconciliation between the two.

Morgan’s brand, now a household name, even boasts partnerships with companies like EasyJet, ensuring Au Vodka is available on flights. From a controversial clash on the pitch to a celebrated collaboration, this story of redemption and entrepreneurship has captivated fans and cemented Morgan’s remarkable rise from a ball boy to a multi-millionaire.