PHOTO: Eden Hazard's bloody ankles
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The football haters - they're out there, even possibly beside you right now - love to challenge the physicality of this sport.
The diving and acting is poor form, but make no mistake, football can be a violent game.
Exhibit A comes from Tuesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Galatasaray.
Eden Hazard had a strong game for the Blues, especially considering the beating his ankles took

Yea, that wouldn't hurt. No way.
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