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Didier Drogba

forward11.03.1978 (46 years)height 189weight 80nationality Côte d'Ivoire

01 Dec 2016

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'Keep your head high up': Drogba sends Jackson message after Man City clash

'Keep your head high up': Drogba sends Jackson message after Man City clash

Didier Drogba has sent words of encouragement to Nico Jackson after the forward came under fire for his performance against Man City at the weekend.Jackson spurned a few good chances in the clash with the champions and the game ended 1-0 to the Manchester club.

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It's not the first time Chelsea players fight over who will take the penalty - it also happened in 2008

It's not the first time Chelsea players fight over who will take the penalty - it also happened in 2008

Three Chelsea players fought over a penalty kick during Monday's 6-0 win against Everton. Chelsea were already 4-0 up midway through the second half when Cole Palmer was fouled by Toffees midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure inside the 18-yard box.

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Evan Ferguson picks surprise Liverpool player TWICE while building his ultimate striker

Evan Ferguson picks surprise Liverpool player TWICE while building his ultimate striker

Brighton wonderkid Evan Ferguson has chosen Darwin Nunez twice as he was compiling his ultimate striker.Movement: "Nunez.

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Didier Drogba names 'the only way' Vinicius can defend himself against racist abuse

Didier Drogba names 'the only way' Vinicius can defend himself against racist abuse

Vinicius Junior has long been subject to racial abuse, enduring slurs and inappropriate gestures from rival fans in Spain. Former Chelsea icon Didier Drogba, who also suffered from such abuse during his career, urged action to help protect the Real Madrid star.

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Gianfranco Zola highlights major Chelsea problem — it wasn't like this in the past

Gianfranco Zola highlights major Chelsea problem — it wasn't like this in the past

Speaking on talkSPORT, Gianfranco Zola said: "Some of Chelsea's current young players aren't ready, they need more time. They used to have a core team of four or five players with the likes of Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba among a couple of others.

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Pochettino compares Jackson to Drogba & 2 more big stories you might've missed

Pochettino compares Jackson to Drogba & 2 more big stories you might've missed

Pochettino compares Jackson to DrogbaThe boss believes in the benefits of support for Jackson who is just one league goal away from equalling Drogba's result in his first year at the Bridge.Datro Fofana becomes Burnley's best scorer this seasonThe Chelsea loanee scored his fourth goal for Burnley in a 2-1 win over Brentford.

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'Similar to Drogba’s first season': Pochettino makes case for patience with Nico Jackson

'Similar to Drogba’s first season': Pochettino makes case for patience with Nico Jackson

Mauricio Pochettino remains optimistic about his backing of Nicolas Jackson who seems to be finding his way at Chelsea."The most important thing was to support him when it was a tough moment for him," said Pochettino.

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'I know he loves Chelsea': Obi Mikel on Osimhen's move to Bridge

'I know he loves Chelsea': Obi Mikel on Osimhen's move to Bridge

Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. Speaking earlier this week, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis practically confirmed that the striker would leave the club in the summer.

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"I learned a lot from him": Drogba explains how Chelsea flop helped him become one of the most feared strikers in the world

"I learned a lot from him": Drogba explains how Chelsea flop helped him become one of the most feared strikers in the world

Didier Drogba once claimed Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko helped turn him into one of the most feared strikers in Europe."I learned a lot from Shevchenko.

2 months ago

'I hope to see him one day': Nicolas Jackson wants to take advice from one former Chelsea player to improve skill

'I hope to see him one day': Nicolas Jackson wants to take advice from one former Chelsea player to improve skill

Mauricio Pochettino isn't the only one guiding Nicolas Jackson in navigating life at Chelsea. Jackson's Senegalese compatriot Demba Ba, who had a stint at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2014, is also sharing some valuable insights.

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'Drogba will have to work overtime': Chelsea fans on PSG interest in Osimhen

'Drogba will have to work overtime': Chelsea fans on PSG interest in Osimhen

Victor Osimhen is consistently heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. However, it looks like the Blues have to compete against PSG for the striker's signature.

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Spotted: Drogba's crazy celebrations as Ivory Coast lift AFCON title

Spotted: Drogba's crazy celebrations as Ivory Coast lift AFCON title

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was ecstatic to see Ivory Coast defeat Nigeria to win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title.The Ivory Coast side actually went behind in the first half, but rallied back through goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller to pull off a dramatic comeback.

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Drogba says what he thinks about Pochettino at Chelsea

Drogba says what he thinks about Pochettino at Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino finds himself under extreme pressure from fans and media after the 4-2 defeat to Wolves.Chelsea are apparently not willing to fire him but the frustration with the team's poor results and performances builds up.

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'Agent Drogba': fans react as Victor Osimhen intercepted by Chelsea legend in the tunnel

'Agent Drogba': fans react as Victor Osimhen intercepted by Chelsea legend in the tunnel

On Thursday night, Nigeria took on Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations, and the stage was set for the meeting of a great goalscorer of the past with a potentially great goalscorer of the near future.Footage from the tunnel before the game showed Didier Drogba catching up with Victor Osimhen.

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Who did 'dirty work' in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph letting Drogba and Cech hit headlines?

Who did 'dirty work' in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph letting Drogba and Cech hit headlines?

When it comes to one of Chelsea's most epic games ever, the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Didier Drogba and Petr Cech are the first names that spring to mind.The Ivorian striker netted the equaliser shortly before the full-time and was named UEFA's Man of the Match.

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'I took the record from Drogba': Salah is proud to be the Premier League's highest scoring African

'I took the record from Drogba': Salah is proud to be the Premier League's highest scoring African

Mohamed Salah is beaming with pride as he secures the Premier League African record. The Egyptian sensation has become the top-scoring African player in the Premier League, notching up an impressive 153 goals in 251 games.

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Osimhen set to agree to join Chelsea after Drogba, Obi Mikel intervention (reliability: 2 stars)

Osimhen set to agree to join Chelsea after Drogba, Obi Mikel intervention (reliability: 2 stars)

Teamtalk report that Victor Osimhen is ready to agree to join Chelsea in the summer. The Nigerian will sign a pre-contract agreement this month ahead of a summer move.

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'Give him time': Poch compares Jackson to Drogba, Hasselbaink

'Give him time': Poch compares Jackson to Drogba, Hasselbaink

"We are putting too much focus on Nicolas Jackson and we need to give him time. The fans were amazing with him," Mauricio Pochettino said ahead of the Luton game, as quoted by the Evening Standard.

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'He thought everybody was against him': Terry and Mikel explain what went wrong with Shevchenko at Chelsea

'He thought everybody was against him': Terry and Mikel explain what went wrong with Shevchenko at Chelsea

For a couple of years, Andriy Shevchenko was the best striker in the world. His performance at Milan was a joy to watch.

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'Soft!': Chelsea told they have too many 'weak players with weak mentality'

'Soft!': Chelsea told they have too many 'weak players with weak mentality'

Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford against the arguably worst United side in the past ten years. McTominay scored either side of Palmer's goal.

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Biography

Giorgio Chiellini names Chelsea icon as his hardest opponent — he scored 3 out of 4 times

Giorgio Chiellini names Chelsea icon as his hardest opponent — he scored 3 out of 4 times

Giorgio Chiellini could be one of the best centre-backs of his generation, but handling Didier Drogba proved too much even for him.In a conversation with the AwayDays YouTube channel, the former Juventus and Italy stalwart asked about the player who was his toughest opponent ever.

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Osimhen wants Chelsea move (reliability: 5 stars)

Osimhen wants Chelsea move (reliability: 5 stars)

Victor Osimhen is keen on joining Chelsea, the Evening Standard's Nizaar Kinsella reports. The Nigerian is a big fan of Didier Drogba and wants to try himself in the Premier League.

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'Someone de-age these two back to 25': Fans react as Drogba and Hazard embrace at Ballon d'Or ceremony

'Someone de-age these two back to 25': Fans react as Drogba and Hazard embrace at Ballon d'Or ceremony

Eden Hazard and Didier Drogba were present at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday night.The duo shared an embrace on stage when Hazard was called up to present the Kopa Trophy to Jude Bellingham.

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Didier Drogba hints at Ballon d'Or winner as he lands in Paris for gala

Didier Drogba hints at Ballon d'Or winner as he lands in Paris for gala

Who will win the Ballon d'Or on Monday? After transfer guru Fabrizio Romano shared a video of Didier Drogba presenting the award, a lot of fans suggested the Ivorian hinted at two possible winners in his short speech."Good afternoon everyone, I'm Didier Drogba here in Paris," the former Chelsea striker said.

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Drogba names 2 Real Madrid players who could win Ballon d'Or in next 5 years

Drogba names 2 Real Madrid players who could win Ballon d'Or in next 5 years

"The young players I think will win Ballon d'Or in the next 5 years? Bellingham and Vinicius Junior," Didier Drogba has told Zack Nani.Great picks from the Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend.

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Mourinho brilliantly reacts to photo of three Chelsea legends hanging out

Mourinho brilliantly reacts to photo of three Chelsea legends hanging out

Chelsea legend Mikel John Obi posted a picture of himself on Instagram hanging out with two other icons of the club - Didier Drogba and Solomon Kalou.Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was among the first to react by commenting: "Daddy is missing!!!! You rich guys can enjoy holiday time," said the legendary Blues boss.

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Pochettino refuses to worry about Chelsea's form and 2 more big stories you might've missed

Pochettino refuses to worry about Chelsea's form and 2 more big stories you might've missed

Pochettino refuses to worry about Chelsea's form Pochettino claims he's not bothered with Chelsea's slow start to the season. The manager firmly believes his team can turn things around.

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'I'm nobody here': Nico Jackson refuses to be compared with one Chelsea legend

'I'm nobody here': Nico Jackson refuses to be compared with one Chelsea legend

"Drogba is a legend; I am nobody here," Nicolas Jackson told Chelseafc.com when asked about the comparison with the Chelsea legend.

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Djordje Petrovic inspired by three Chelsea legends - none is a goalkeeper

Djordje Petrovic inspired by three Chelsea legends - none is a goalkeeper

Djordje Petrovic has named Didier Drogba, Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic as his favourite Chelsea players growing up as a child. "I grew up watching a lot of Premier League football so it really is a dream for me to be here now.

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'He was crazy': Axel Disasi names unexpected ex-Chelsea star he used to follow

'He was crazy': Axel Disasi names unexpected ex-Chelsea star he used to follow

In his first interview as a Chelsea player, Axel Disasi was asked about his childhood memories of his new club. Most of his replies were unsurprising - but one player's mention was quite unconventional.

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Jackson: 'I have to be better than Drogba, Hazard'

Jackson: 'I have to be better than Drogba, Hazard'

Nicolas Jackson scored and provided further three assists in just 75 minutes across two friendlies. That's a very good way to start a Chelsea career — but the Senegalese forward wants much more.

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'Drogba banged it with his left foot!': Madueke recalls first game he ever watched at a stadium

'Drogba banged it with his left foot!': Madueke recalls first game he ever watched at a stadium

Noni Madueke was asked to recall the first game he ever watched in a stadium and the Chelsea winger had a splendid answer."My first game was Chelsea against Tottenham, in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in 2012, when Drogba banged it with his left foot! That was the first-ever game I went to.

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Didier Drogba reacts to Mason Mount exit and 3 more under-radar Chelsea stories

Didier Drogba reacts to Mason Mount exit and 3 more under-radar Chelsea stories

Chalobah linked with Chelsea exitAccording to the Evening Standard, Trevor Chalobah could become one of the latest Chelsea Academy players to leave the club. The Englishman is not guaranteed regular playing minutes with the return of Levi Colwill.

9 months ago

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Chelsea interested in signing Ethan Laird & 2 more under-radar Man United stories

Chelsea interested in signing Ethan Laird & 2 more under-radar Man United stories

Berbatov not impressed by WatkinsOllie Watkins might have scored 15 Premier League goals for Aston Villa but Dimitar Berbatov wants Manchester United to sign a more well-rounded striker.He told Betfred: "Any player that scored 15 goals in a season is going to make other clubs take notice, however, I want Man United to sign a striker with a more proven track record at the highest level, somebody like Harry Kane.

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'For me, he is a legend': Nkunku named one player as a Chelsea legend

'For me, he is a legend': Nkunku named one player as a Chelsea legend

When asked about which players he would like to draw inspiration from during his time at Chelsea, Christopher Nkunku named Eden Hazard and revealed that he is a Chelsea legend for him.Quoted by Chelsea's official website Nkunku said: "I like Eden Hazard, for sure.

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What is the team Leo Messi joins? Explained in 5 brief points

What is the team Leo Messi joins? Explained in 5 brief points

Leo Messi is about to join Inter Miami after snubbing offers from FC Barcelona and Saudi Arabia.But do you know much about this club other than it's partly owned by David Beckham? Let us briefly explain all we know about this club to you.

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'What an awful way to end your career': Chelsea fans feel for Eden Hazard as Real Madrid exit confirmed

'What an awful way to end your career': Chelsea fans feel for Eden Hazard as Real Madrid exit confirmed

Eden Hazard has officially left Real Madrid with a year left on his contract with an early retirement a possibility.The Belgian winger left Chelsea for the La Liga giants in 2019 for a fee of around €115 million at the prime age of 28.

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Didier Drogba recalls how Chelsea players distracted Arjen Robben before CL final penalty

Didier Drogba recalls how Chelsea players distracted Arjen Robben before CL final penalty

Didier Drogba has shared some captivating stories from Chelsea's memorable Champions League victory over Bayern Munich in 2012 in his autobiography, Commitment. In an excerpt published by the Daily Mail, Drogba reveals an incident involving Arjen Robben, where he and Frank Lampard tried to distract their former teammate before his penalty in the final at the Allianz Arena.

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Petr Cech inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Petr Cech inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Petr Cech has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, the official website has announced.The legendary Chelsea keeper has been voted in through an online public vote and the Premier League Awards Panel.

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'Who? Who is he? Where is he playing?': Jose Mourinho reveals how he convinced Roman Abramovich to sign Didier Drogba in 2004

'Who? Who is he? Where is he playing?': Jose Mourinho reveals how he convinced Roman Abramovich to sign Didier Drogba in 2004

In an Interview with beIN Sports, former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho shared an interesting exchange he had with Roman Abramovich before signing Didier Drogba. The Ivory Coast striker joined the Blues in 2004 from French side Marseille for £24million and went on to score over 160 goals for the club, becoming one of the greatest players in Chelsea's history.

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