Belgium's 'Tintin' is back with a smile at Euro 2016


Football Soccer - Hungary v Belgium - EURO 2016 - Round of 16 - Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse, France - 26/6/16 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne shoots at goal REUTERS/Sergio Perez Livepic

BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Eden Hazard stole the show as Belgium crushed Hungary 4-0 in the second round at Euro 2016 but their quarter-final opponents Wales cannot afford to ignore midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is emerging as their key player.

De Bruyne bears a resemblance to his cartoon fellow-countryman Tintin, with his red hair, quiff and schoolboy face. He also shares his boundless enthusiasm and craftiness. Belgian fans call him "the Ginger Pele".

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