Didier Drogba – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:21:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Didier Drogba – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Jose Mourinho Is No Racist – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-is-no-racist-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-is-no-racist-drogba/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:10:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404099 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to defend Jose Mourinho after Galatasaray’s threat to initiate criminal proceedings against the Fenerbahce boss for his racist comment. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has known Mourinho for several years now and he is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-is-no-racist-drogba/feed/ 0 Ivory Coast Must Get Back To Work Immediately – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-get-back-to-work-immediately-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-get-back-to-work-immediately-drogba/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:40:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368389 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out to blast the country’s humiliating defeat to Equatorial Guinea. This is coming as the AFCON hosts are facing a nightmare group stage exit, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the national team will have to get back to work immediately, and while the right questions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-get-back-to-work-immediately-drogba/feed/ 0 Your Performances On The Pitch Is The Best Agent You Can Have – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/your-performances-on-the-pitch-is-the-best-agent-you-can-have-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/your-performances-on-the-pitch-is-the-best-agent-you-can-have-drogba/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:10:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350218 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to say that football players in Africa should be wary of fake agents spreading promises of fame and fortune. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, footballers must be very careful who they trust when it comes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/your-performances-on-the-pitch-is-the-best-agent-you-can-have-drogba/feed/ 0 Drogba’s EPL Impact Was Over A Long Period Of Time, Haaland Has Been An Immediate Hit – Lampard https://www.theinfostride.com/drogbas-epl-impact-was-over-a-long-period-of-time-haaland-has-been-an-immediate-hit-lampard/ https://www.theinfostride.com/drogbas-epl-impact-was-over-a-long-period-of-time-haaland-has-been-an-immediate-hit-lampard/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 17:11:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347329 Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has come out to share how close he came to signing current Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland during his first spell as Chelsea manager in 2019. He recently revealed this while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Haaland is a player he tried to bring [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/drogbas-epl-impact-was-over-a-long-period-of-time-haaland-has-been-an-immediate-hit-lampard/feed/ 0 Morocco Can Make More History In Qatar – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/morocco-can-make-more-history-in-qatar-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/morocco-can-make-more-history-in-qatar-drogba/#respond Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:26:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337945 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out to challenge Morocco to take their chance against Croatia on Saturday to finish third in this World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has seen a very great Moroccan team who gave everything [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/morocco-can-make-more-history-in-qatar-drogba/feed/ 0 Mbappe Is The Most Complete Striker In Qatar – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/mbappe-is-the-most-complete-striker-in-qatar-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mbappe-is-the-most-complete-striker-in-qatar-drogba/#respond Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:09:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337182 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to say that Kylian Mbappe is the most complete striker in Qatar. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes a complete striker is someone who can create an assist as well as score, and no [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mbappe-is-the-most-complete-striker-in-qatar-drogba/feed/ 0 Osimhen Is The Epitome Of Winning As A Team – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-is-the-epitome-of-winning-as-a-team-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-is-the-epitome-of-winning-as-a-team-drogba/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:17:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335242 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to hail Napoli’s Victor Osimhen for his attitude and unselfishness in front of goal. He recently had his say via his social media page and fans have been reacting. According to him, Osimhen is actually the epitome of winning as a team, and he loves how he fights [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-is-the-epitome-of-winning-as-a-team-drogba/feed/ 0 I’m Proud Of Vinicius Jr – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-vinicius-jr-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-vinicius-jr-drogba/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:43:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332756 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out to voice his support for Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Jr amid his racism allegations. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he can only urge the Brazilian to keep dancing following a racism row because there [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-vinicius-jr-drogba/feed/ 0 I Wish Bailly Goodluck At Olympique de Marseille – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-bailly-goodluck-at-olympique-de-marseille-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-bailly-goodluck-at-olympique-de-marseille-drogba/#respond Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:58:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331248 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out to say that he is happy to see his compatriot, Eric Bailly sign for his former club, Olympique de Marseille. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very happy to see his Ivorian brother [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-bailly-goodluck-at-olympique-de-marseille-drogba/feed/ 0 Osimhen Has The Talent To Be The Best Striker In The World – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-has-the-talent-to-be-the-best-striker-in-the-world-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-has-the-talent-to-be-the-best-striker-in-the-world-drogba/#respond Sat, 02 Jul 2022 20:52:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327774 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to say that he believes Victor Osimhen can be the best in the world at some point. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Napoli striker is definitely a great striker, and he has the talents [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-has-the-talent-to-be-the-best-striker-in-the-world-drogba/feed/ 0 Kepa WIll Learn From Penalty Miss – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/kepa-will-learn-from-penalty-miss-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kepa-will-learn-from-penalty-miss-drogba/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:26:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319474 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to show support for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his miss cost the team the Carabao Cup trophy. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Kepa remains his goalkeeper even after the missed penalty, and he expects him [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kepa-will-learn-from-penalty-miss-drogba/feed/ 0 Eto’o Being Fecafoot President Gives Hope To African Football – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/etoo-being-fecafoot-president-gives-hope-to-african-football-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/etoo-being-fecafoot-president-gives-hope-to-african-football-drogba/#respond Sat, 11 Dec 2021 21:55:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314465 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out to congratulate Samuel Eto’o after his successful election as the new president of Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot). Recall that the ex Inter Milan player won the election on Saturday after beating interim president and fourth vice-president of the Confederation of African Football, Seidou Mbombo Njoya by 43 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/etoo-being-fecafoot-president-gives-hope-to-african-football-drogba/feed/ 0 I Always Knew Salah Would Take The EPL By Storm – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-always-knew-salah-would-take-the-epl-by-storm-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-always-knew-salah-would-take-the-epl-by-storm-drogba/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:17:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313335 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to say that he feels like crying because Mohamed Salah keeps destroying all his records. He recently revealed that if Salah continues his great form this season, all his records will be broken before next season. According to Drogba, he always knew Salah had what it takes to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-always-knew-salah-would-take-the-epl-by-storm-drogba/feed/ 0 Salah Is Not Yet A Greater African Player Than Drogba – Boniface Ambani https://www.theinfostride.com/salah-is-not-yet-a-greater-african-player-than-drogba-boniface-ambani/ https://www.theinfostride.com/salah-is-not-yet-a-greater-african-player-than-drogba-boniface-ambani/#respond Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:43:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311240 Boniface Ambani has come out to say that Mohamed Salah cannot be compared to Didier Drogba. He recently revealed that despite the Liverpool forward becoming the highest-scoring African player in the Premier League, Drogba is still the bigger player. According to him, even if the consistent performance of Salah in the Premier League will soon [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/salah-is-not-yet-a-greater-african-player-than-drogba-boniface-ambani/feed/ 0 I Thank God For Making My Football Dreams Come True – Osimhen https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-god-for-making-my-football-dreams-come-true-osimhen/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-god-for-making-my-football-dreams-come-true-osimhen/#respond Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:46:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310463 Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has come out to hail Didier Drogba for being an inspiration to him. He recently revealed that stars like Didier, John Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo actually inspired him to reach greater heights. According to him, it feels amazing to have the career he is having right now because it all [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-god-for-making-my-football-dreams-come-true-osimhen/feed/ 0 Osimhen Has Drogba’s Predatory Instincts – Signori https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-has-drogbas-predatory-instincts-signori/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-has-drogbas-predatory-instincts-signori/#respond Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:51:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308351 Former Italy striker, Giuseppe Signori has come out to say that there are similarities between Victor Osimhen and Didier Drogba. He recently revealed that the Nigerian striker even looks like the Ivorian facially. According to him, the youngster leading the line for Napoli definitely has the same predatory instincts as Drogba in the final third. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-has-drogbas-predatory-instincts-signori/feed/ 0 Chelsea Is Lukaku’s Home – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-is-lukakus-home-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-is-lukakus-home-drogba/#respond Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:39:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303272 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to react to Romelu Lukaku’s return to Stamford Bridge. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is glad to know that the Belgian is coming home and he looks forward to another season with him. His [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-is-lukakus-home-drogba/feed/ 0 Cech And Drogba Were Dedicated To The Chelsea Cause – Tuchel https://www.theinfostride.com/cech-and-drogba-were-dedicated-to-the-chelsea-cause-tuchel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cech-and-drogba-were-dedicated-to-the-chelsea-cause-tuchel/#respond Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:44:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303217 Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has come out to choose Blues legends he would love to add to his current team. He recently revealed that Petr Cech and Didier Drogba have earned his absolute respect for life. According to him, he’ll go for Cech for all of his experience in football and Drogba for his amazing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cech-and-drogba-were-dedicated-to-the-chelsea-cause-tuchel/feed/ 0 I Love Mason Mount – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-love-mason-mount-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-love-mason-mount-drogba/#respond Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:46:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295558 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has come out to hail Mason Mount for his UCL celebration. Recall that the Ivorian recently celebrated his club’s Champions League triumph in a similar style to Drogba. Reacting, Drogba reveals his admiration for the English midfielder, adding that he loves him wholeheartedly. His words, “Maaaan! Which gear were you on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-love-mason-mount-drogba/feed/ 0 Drogba Was An Inspiration To Me When I Was Younger – Reece James https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-was-an-inspiration-to-me-when-i-was-younger-reece-james/ https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-was-an-inspiration-to-me-when-i-was-younger-reece-james/#respond Fri, 14 May 2021 16:02:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=293474 Chelsea defender, Reece James has come out to speak ahead of the FA Cup final vs Leicester City. He recently revealed that he is looking to have the Drogba kind of mentality ahead of such an important game. According to him, Drogba has always been his idol because he would always score in the big [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-was-an-inspiration-to-me-when-i-was-younger-reece-james/feed/ 0 I Want To Do Better Than Drogba At Chelsea – Broja https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-do-better-than-drogba-at-chelsea-broja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-do-better-than-drogba-at-chelsea-broja/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:52:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286284 Chelsea loanee, Broja has come out to say that he wants to play better than he is currently playing. He recently revealed this in an exclusive interview ahead of Tuesday’s KNVB Beker semi-final against VVV-Venlo. According to him, nine goals and two assists for the season is very good, but he is never satisfied with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-do-better-than-drogba-at-chelsea-broja/feed/ 0 Despite Our Separation, I’m Still Very Close To My Ex-Wife – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-our-separation-im-still-very-close-to-my-ex-wife-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-our-separation-im-still-very-close-to-my-ex-wife-drogba/#respond Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:15:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=281748 Ex Chelsea and Ivory Coast player, Didier Drogba has announced that he is separated from his wife, Lalla Diakate, after 20 years of marriage. Recall that the couple met in the 1990s in Paris and married in 2011. According to him, even if he hates discussing his private life, he had to clear the air [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-our-separation-im-still-very-close-to-my-ex-wife-drogba/feed/ 0 Drogba Is The Reason I Started Watching The EPL – Kouame https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-is-the-reason-i-started-watching-the-epl-kouame/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:05:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=254098 Fiorentina forward, Christian Kouame has come out to say that he could not resist Didier Drogba when he watched football as a youngster. Kouame recently came out to reveal that he just could not help but love the Ivorian because he was a fantastic footballer. According to him, Didier gave a lot for Ivory Coast [...]

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]]> It Is Your Duty To Take Coronavirus Seriously – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-your-duty-to-take-coronavirus-seriously-drogba/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:55:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=251412 Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has urged everyone to do everything possible to stop the spread of coronavirus. Drogba revealed that humans all across the globe must listen to the warnings put in place because we are the ones spreading the virus on a daily basis. According to him, Ivorians are not really taking the situation [...]

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]]> I Rejected Chelsea To Help Ivory Coast – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-rejected-chelsea-to-help-ivory-coast-drogba/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:36:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241037 Didier Drogba has come out to say that he turned down the opportunity to return to Chelsea this summer just to be the president of the Ivory Coast FA. Drogba retired in 2018 after a busy end to his career, which saw him play for Shanghai Shenhua, Galatasaray, Chelsea, the Montreal Impact and Phoenix Rising. [...]

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]]> Mane Can Win The Ballon d’Or – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/mane-can-win-the-ballon-dor-drogba/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:29:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239130 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has backed Sadio Mane to beat off his rivals and clinch the 2019 Ballon d’Or later this year after an amazing season for club and country. The Liverpool winger was named as part of the 30-man shortlist for the individual honor earlier this month after a fantastic one year. Mane [...]

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]]> Manchester United Can Do What Chelsea Did In 2012 – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-can-do-what-chelsea-did-in-2012-drogba/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:34:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230779 Manchester United’s turnaround under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reminded Didier Drogba of Chelsea’s UCL win in 2012 when Roberto di Matteo was manager, as United ready themselves to battle Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the CL. Man Utd faced a tough 2018-19 season, but everyone seem relieved since Solskjaer stepped in. They are currently in [...]

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]]> Hazard Has To Be The Next To Sign Chelsea Contract – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/hazard-has-to-be-the-next-to-sign-chelsea-contract-drogba/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:26:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228839 Former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba has had his say on matters concerning Eden Hazard’s contract situation and what he thinks about Alvaro Morata since he joined the club last year. Drogba also praised his former club for ensuring N’golo Kante signs a five-year deal and urged Belgian winger, Eden Hazard to do the same. His [...]

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]]> Didier Drogba Retires From Football https://www.theinfostride.com/didier-drogba-retires-from-football/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:01:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221586 Didier Drogba announced his retirement on Wednesday, calling time on a 20-year career in which the bullish centre forward won four Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League. Drogba, who had been playing in the United States for Phoenix Rising, had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games having spearheaded the [...]

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]]> I Will Continue Playing Football – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-continue-playing-football-drogba/ Sun, 11 Nov 2018 18:47:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220665 Didier Drogba seemingly hinted on Friday that he will continue playing football, one day after the Phoenix Rising FC’s defeat in the final of the United Soccer League Cup. Drogba, a player and co-owner at the Phoenix club since 2017, had previously said that he would retire at the end of the season, which has [...]

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]]> I And Mourinho Had It Hot In The Past – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-and-mourinho-had-it-hot-in-the-past-drogba/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:09:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203614 Didier Drogba has dropped his two cents on the reportedly difficult relationship between Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba. Drogba, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, spoke to Telefoot about his ex-manager’s behaviour and played down any suggestion that the two are not getting along. “It’s been hot between us [Drogba and Mourinho],” [...]

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]]> Mourinho Will Not Attack People He Does Not Like – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-will-not-attack-people-he-does-not-like-drogba/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:29:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203524 Didier Drogba has dropped his two cents on the reportedly difficult relationship between Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba. Drogba, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, spoke to Telefoot about his ex-manager’s behaviour and played down any suggestion that the two are not getting along. “It’s been hot between us [Drogba and Mourinho],” [...]

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]]> There Comes A Time When You Have To Stop – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/there-comes-a-time-when-you-have-to-stop-drogba/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:23:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=189345 Didier Drogba will finally retire in 2018 as he prepares to bring his 20-year professional career to an end, the former Chelsea striker has said. Drogba believes he has another season left in him, but after making his professional debut at Le Mans in 1998, the ex-Ivory Coast international, who will turn 40 in March, [...]

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]]> Next Year Will Be My Last Season – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/next-year-will-be-my-last-season-drogba/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:16:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=189221 Didier Drogba will finally retire in 2018 as he prepares to bring his 20-year professional career to an end, the former Chelsea striker has said. Drogba believes he has another season left in him, but after making his professional debut at Le Mans in 1998, the ex-Ivory Coast international, who will turn 40 in March, [...]

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]]> Antonio Conte Followed Me At Rennes – Bakayoko https://www.theinfostride.com/antonio-conte-followed-me-at-rennes-bakayoko/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 20:42:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179680 Tiemoue Bakayoko has said the opportunity to work with Antonio Conte and follow in the footsteps of Didier Drogba were the vital factors behind his summer move to Chelsea. Bakayoko joined the Premier League champions on a five-year deal after an estimated £40 million transfer from Ligue 1 title-winners Monaco. “When I was at Rennes [...]

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]]> Lukaku Will Never Be Another Didier Drogba – Ray Wilkins https://www.theinfostride.com/lukaku-will-never-be-another-didier-drogba-ray-wilkins/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:39:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168115 Romelu Lukaku is the ‘perfect’ replacement for Diego Costa but Ray Wilkins has warned Chelsea they will never find another Didier Drogba. The Belgian is Antonio Conte’s first-choice to replace Costa, who has been told he is not needed at Stamford Bridge, and Everton are holding out for bids of £100 million for a striker [...]

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]]> Is This Jose Mourinho’s Most Important Transfer Window? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-this-jose-mourinhos-most-important-transfer-window/ Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:45:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167132 If this is Jose Mourinho’s pivotal transfer window at Manchester United, then it is off to a mixed start. Antoine Griezmann was considered one of the club’s top summer targets. But on Thursday it was revealed United had “cooled” their interest. A few hours later, the French forward tweeted “Now more than ever Atleti. All [...]

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]]> Lukaku Won’t Sign A New Everton Contract – Ronald Koeman https://www.theinfostride.com/lukaku-wont-sign-a-new-everton-contract-ronald-koeman/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 23:31:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161893 Romelu Lukaku will not sign a new contract with Everton, according to manager Ronald Koeman. Lukaku’s future at Everton is in doubt following an interview he gave last month in which he said he has already decided his plans for the end of the season. Speaking ahead of Everton’s Premier League game against Burnley at [...]

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]]> Didier Drogba’s Foundation Cleared Of Fraud, Corruption https://www.theinfostride.com/didier-drogbas-foundation-cleared-of-fraud-corruption/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:42:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149905 Veteran striker, Didier Drogba has revealed that his foundation has been cleared of any fraud and financial wrong doing by the UK Charity Commission. The UK Charity Commission launched an investigation into the Didier Drogba Foundation following a Daily Mail report that funds donated to the foundation have been misapplied. Daily Mail in April 2016 [...]

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]]> I Have No Plans To Retire – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-no-plans-to-retire-drogba/ Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:56:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147637 Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has said he has no plans to end his playing career when his current contract expires. Drogba, who turns 39 next March, is out of contract with Montreal at the end of the current MLS season, which could still finish with the Canadian franchise being crowned champions. The former Ivory [...]

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]]> Adebayor Wants To Break Drogba’s EPL Record https://www.theinfostride.com/adebayor-wants-to-break-drogbas-epl-record/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:26:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119187 Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor has set his sights on becoming the highest-scoring African player in Premier League history, beating the record set by Didier Drogba. Adebayor’s arrival at Palace on Tuesday has spurred him to aim for the all-time scoring record, saying that despite not having played competitive club football since May 2015, he [...]

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]]> Drogba’s Son To Play For England https://www.theinfostride.com/drogbas-son-to-play-for-england/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:28:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117708 36 year-old ex-international player of the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire, Didier Drogba revealed in an interview that his son, Isaac who is 16 may not play for his fatherland or France where the player grew up but the Three Lions of England. Isaac was born in Paris, France in 1999 but the family moved to [...]

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]]> Didier Drogba Isn’t Retiring https://www.theinfostride.com/didier-drogba-isnt-retiring/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:52:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117577 Didier Drogba denied reports of his retirement on Wednesday, saying he had not yet taken a decision over his future amid speculation about a possible coaching role with former club Chelsea. The Montreal Impact striker said he was still in discussions with the Major League Soccer outfit, who he joined last year. “Lovely to receive [...]

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]]> We Need Drogba Back – Courtois https://www.theinfostride.com/we-need-drogba-back-courtois/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:54:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117080 Thibaut Courtois believes Chelsea legend Didier Drogba would be a “great addition” to Guus Hiddink’s backroom staff as the Premier League champions look to turn around their disappointing season. Chelsea want to add their former striker Drogba to the club’s coaching team but negotiations have proven difficult, given the 37-year-old remains under contract with MLS [...]

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]]> Chelsea Want Drogba Back https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-want-drogba-back/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:30:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115246 Chelsea are in talks with Major League Soccer franchise Montreal Impact over the future of striker Didier Drogba. Montreal say Drogba has expressed a “desire to help” his old club. “We understand his attachment, but our objective is to have him back for another season,” Montreal tweeted. Drogba, 37, who signed for Montreal in July, [...]

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]]> ‘Drogba Wont Return To Chelsea’ https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-wont-return-to-chelsea/ Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:20:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113868 The Montreal Impact yesterday denied that striker Didier Drogba had been contacted about a return to English Premier League club Chelsea, in turmoil since sacking manager Jose Mourinho. “The rumour about Didier Drogba is unfounded,” Major League Soccer’s Impact posted on their official Twitter account. “No contact has been made with the club or him.” [...]

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]]> Lukaku Can Achieve What Drogba Achieved – Alan Pardew https://www.theinfostride.com/lukaku-can-achieve-what-drogba-achieved-alan-pardew/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:08:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110741 Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has the characeristics to do exactly what former Chelsea star Didier Drogba achieved, says Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew. The 22-year-old Belgian has scored 13 goals this season including six in the past five games, and can add to his tally against Palace on Monday. “He is the full number nine. [...]

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]]> Ya konan out for ivorians https://www.theinfostride.com/ya-konan-out-for-ivorians/ Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:10:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/ya-konan-out-for-ivorians/ Côte d’Ivoire will be without striker Didier Ya Konan when the Elephants face Colombia in Brasilia on Thursday. The Hanover forward, who helped inspire the comeback against Japan last week after coming off the bench, suffered a knee injury that will keep him out. However Stuttgart defender Arthur Boka is available after returning to training [...]

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]]> Chelsea stroll ruins Drogba’s return https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-stroll-ruins-drogbas-return/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:02:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29352 Chelsea ruined Didier Drogba's return to Stamford Bridge as the Blues swept into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Galatasaray on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho's side refused to be distracted by Galatasaray striker Drogba's emotional…

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]]> Drogba plans show of respect on Chelsea return https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-plans-show-of-respect-on-chelsea-return/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:39:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29213 Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba admits he is unlikely to celebrate if he scores on his emotional return to Chelsea in the Champions League. Drogba will be back at Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving the Premier League club in 2012 when…

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