Conte counting on end to Hazard's hardship

LONDON - Frustrated by past failures, Chelsea star Eden Hazard has been urged by manager Antonio Conte to finally stamp his mark on the Champions League.

While Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar have cemented their superstar status with headline-stealing performances in Europe's elite club competition, Hazard remains one of the tournament's biggest enigmas.

Hazard's quality is without question and the Belgian midfielder has been shortlisted for the 2017 Ballon d'Or award after playing a key role in Chelsea's Premier League title triumph last season.