Collection that was kicked by a Chelsea player becomes a billionaire

The story of Charlie Morgan, the pickup that jumped to fame in 2013 after being kicked by the footballer Eden Hazard in a game, has taken an unexpected turn. Morgan, who then worked for his local club, the Swansea, has built a business empire valued at 150 million pounds (approximately 187 million dollars) thanks to its Vodka brand, Au Vodka.

In that incident during the semifinal of the League Cup between Chelsea and Swansea, the young Morgan, 16, refused to deliver the ball to Hazard, who was 22 years old at that time. The player reacted by kicking him, which resulted in his expulsion from the game.

Today, Morgan’s life has turned a turn. Founded in 2015 with his friend of the Jackson Quinn school, Au Vodka has become a resounding success, catapulting him to the list of 40 billionaires under 40, according to The Times.

The company has recently transferred its operations to an impressive building adorned with gold, both inside and outside. The facilities are expected to be open to the public in the coming weeks, offering visitors a tasting room full of the distinctive golden bottles of Au Vodka, available in a variety of flavors.

Meanwhile, Eden Hazard, who retired from professional football in 2023 after passing through Real Madrid, has knead a personal fortune estimated at 78 million pounds (97 million dollars).