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Anelka pondering a transfer to the soon-to-be MLS Miami club and Drogba begging Big PhilIn our second hip-hop related story of the day, Premiership stars Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, Djibril Cisse and El-Hadji Diouf have been banned by their managers from attending Lil’ Wayne and Akon’s Christmas celebration in Miami. Ryan Babel wants to know where his invite is, he could make some good hip hop contacts and lord knows he’s got plenty of time on his hands thanks to Rafa (please Rafa, play Babel up top).
I don’t know what’s more dumbfounding that Lil’ Wayne and Akon know who these guys are or that they see the need to fly snow in from Greenland for the party? Wouldn’t it be cheaper to just rent a snowmaking machine? But what do I know? There’s a reason I’m a blogger and not a millionaire.
Written by Darkvader on December 2nd, 2008 with no comments.
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Chelsea forward and coin throwing expert Didier Drogba has been handed a 3 match suspension by the FA for his coin tossing exploits last week, during the Carling cup defeat to Burnley. Droga’s ban will start immediately and he will be absent for two games at Stamford bridge against Newcastle United and Arsenal and at the Reebok when Chelsea take on Bolton. Drogba also shared a single finger salute with the Burnley fans but the FA confirmed that the yellow card he received at the time is sufficient punishment for that!
-Bigus
Written by Darkvader on November 18th, 2008 with no comments.
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Money trouble. Drogba throws a coin into the Burnley fans last night.
Chelsea forward Didier Drogba is in hot water this morning after launching a coin into the away section of the crowd during last night’s defeat (on penalties) to Burnley. Surely he was just trying to give that nice, angry looking gentleman his money back?. He could have claimed that defence but he sealed his fate with a well executed finger salute.
The incident happened on 27 mins after Drogba had fired the blues in front. A Burnley goon lobbed a coin which Drogba picked up and threw back. He then flipped the visiting fans the bird! The Football Asociation and Police are investigating the incident which could see Drogba handed a lengthy ban as well as a hefty fine.
Drogba soon realized his faux pas and was very apologetic last night…
“The big mistake I did was to throw it back so if someone was hurt I just want to apologise. This is not something I should show and I want to apologise. It was an incident in the heat of the moment and I regret it. It was just a mistake and nothing more.”
-Didier Drogba.
Forethought is a wonderful thing isn’t it? Drogba’s stupidity capped a horrid night for Chelsea as they were dumped from the Carling Cup 5-4 on Penalties by Burnley. The game ended 1-1 after Ade Akinbiyi had levelled late on to force extra time.
After 4 years of being unbeatable at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have now lost there in 2 of the last 3 outings. Throw in a 3-1 defeat at Roma last week and Chelsea are starting to look mortal again.
Drogba’s absence certainly won’t help them out, I should imagine a minimum ban of 5 games is headed his way.
-Bigus.
Written by Darkvader on November 13th, 2008 with no comments.
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Enigmatic Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba thinks the 2010 World Cup will be Africa’s best chance to win the tournament when South Africa host the tournament.
“I think this World Cup in Africa is very important, for the continent, not only for the Ivory Coast and not only for me,” the Chelsea star said.
“This will be the best chance for an African team to win the World Cup but it’s not going to be easy. We still have to qualify and it’ll be a big battle as the teams are tough.”
The Elephants, who played at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, have reached the final phase of African qualifiers from which five teams will qualify for the World Cup.
Drogba also said he was glad he stayed at Chelsea after being linked with both Milan clubs in the last transfer window amid speculation he would leave the English Premier League club.
He developed a close relationship with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and media reports speculated that he would follow the Portuguese coach when he took over at Inter Milan.
But Drogba said, “This (Chelsea) is the club which suits me best. I think, because this is the only club where I won all the titles I have now and, yes, I’m happy to be here and stay with my friends.”
Drogba has seen little action under Chelsea’s new manager Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, recovering from knee surgery after the season began.
He then suffered another knee injury against CFR Cluj in the Champions League in Romania two weeks ago.
MY POV: I think the only reason Drogba’s happy he stayed at Chelsea is because no one bothered to pony up the money to sign him …
I’m also not so sure this is Africa’s best chance at World Cup glory.
I think the pressure to perform in front of the home fans may derail some African teams.
They may be looking to impress so much that it’ll cost them in the end.
All this talk is premature until the five African nations in the 2010 Cup are known. Until then, everything is up in the air …
Written by Darkvader on October 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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As one of Africa's greatest stars,
Didier Drogba certainly demands our respect.
Not only is he a world-class athlete, but he's also a champion of human causes, specifically in his native Ivory Cooast.
It's with this in mind that I find what Drogba did on Wednesday's Champions League final so bemusing.
For those that don't know, Drogba was red-carded in extra time of the final for lightly slapping Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic in the face. As Henry Winter of the
Daily Telegraph puts it,
If a night crammed with heroes offered up one villain it had to be Didier Drogba, deservedly expelled for slapping Nemanja Vidic. If this brilliant target-man does now exit the Bridge of sighs, he leaves with his head held low. His act of stupidity robbed Chelsea of a regular penalty-taker, so ushering Terry into the firing line.
The rest, as we all know, is history. Terry slipped, the ball sailed wide. Manchester United celebrated European glory.
Today's goal.com features a wonderful editorial from regular writer Oliver Peterson which touches on some of Drogba's issues.
Many think the Ivorian's time at Stamford Bridge is done. Jose Mourinho could come calling soon and we all know of the
affection Drogba has for the 'Special One'. While some question Drogba's abilities for his incessant whining and play-diving, it's duly noted that when he wants to, he can be one of the more prolific strikers in the world.
So why sully that during the biggest game of your career and add fuel to the fire by slapping a rival player?
The red card was deserved. Now what happens to Drogba? Here's an excerpt from the article. To see the original,
please click here. No one doubts his ability. He is more than a handful. No centre back sees Drogba’s name on an opposition teamsheet and is filled with glee. His footballing ability is not the issue here.But why cheat? And yes, it is cheating. Even today. Even in this day an age where players of bygone eras would turn in their graves at what is deemed a yellow card. At the reaction of a top class player to his fellow professionals. At the win at all costs “it’s a business, not a sport” mentality which has infested our wonderful game - now so global and deep in talent. It’s because he can. If, in the era of cameras covering every angle of the game - a player can get away with constantly (in almost every game) acting, pretending and wining, then we are in trouble. The system is at fault. Players like Drogba would be suppressed in their attempts to sway referees by their misdemeanours if only the system would be tweaked in order to extend harsh punishments on these wrongdoers. ...
If, as is widely expected, Drogba takes his big ego and his pouting lip away from Britain, and into Spain or Italy, then so be it. Most real fans within these shores wouldn’t miss him. His followers are those who condone his actions. Not true football fans.
Written by Darkvader on May 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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The Champions league 2008 is won by Manchester United by 2-1 as the match went to penalty sootout. There is no surprise to find Cristiano Ronaldo of Man U as top goal scorer of Champions league 2008 with 8 goals. In second place Drogba, Torres, Gerrard and Messi are with 6 goals each.
Here is a list of top goals scorers of UEFA Champions league 2008:
1) Cristiano Ronaldo scored 8 goals in Champions League 2008 for Man. United
2) Didier Drogba 6 goals in Champions League 2008 for Chelsea
3) Steven Gerrard 6 goals in Champions League 2008 for Liverpool
4) Fernando Torres 6 goals in Champions League 2008 for Liverpool
5) Lionel Messi 6 goals in Champions League 2008 for Barcelona
6) Raúl González 5 goals in Champions League 2008 for Real Madrid
7) Ryan Babel 5 goals in Champions League 2008 for Liverpool
8) Dirk Kuyt 5 goals in Champions League 2008 for Liverpool
9) Deivid 5 goals in Champions League 2008 for Fenerbahçe
10)Frédéric Kanouté 5 goals in Champions League 2008 for Sevilla
Zlatan Ibrahimović 5 goals in Champions League 2008 for Internazionale
Mirko Vučinić 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for ' Roma
Liedson 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Sporting
Wayne Rooney 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Man. United
Carlos TĂ©vez 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Man. United
Cesc Fábregas 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Arsenal
Luis Fabiano 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Sevilla
Frank Lampard 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Chelsea
Karim Benzema 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Lyon
Filippo Inzaghi 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Milan
Ruud van Nistelrooy 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Real Madrid
Robinho 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Real Madrid
Goran Pandev 4 goals in Champions League 2008 for Lazio
Kevin Kuranyi 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for Schalke
Vágner Love 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for CSKA Moskva
Lucho González 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for Porto
Lisandro LĂłpez 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for Porto
Yossi Benayoun 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for Liverpool
Thierry Henry 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for Barcelona
Mario GĂłmez 3 goals in Champions League 2008 for Stuttgart
Anyway, Champions League is over with Man U winninhg it. What a season for Man U and especially Ronaldo. Euro cup is heading and everyone will be desperate to watch Ronaldo in Euro Cup.
Ronaldo was also the top goal scorer of EPL 2008. Also View top goal scorers of EPL 2008
Written by Sudip Kafle and Sujan Kafle on May 21st, 2008 with no comments.
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It is the 26th min of the extra time and then a collision takes place. Everyone gets invovled in it. Cheers from the crowd and every where. After that Dedlier Drogba got he red card and Carlos Tevez the Yellow one.
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The melee continues, despite the best attempts of match official John Terry to sort it out. Didier Drogba gets sent off for a gentle caress on the cheek of Nemanja Vidic, while Michael Ballack gets booked for dissent.Drogba walks off and goes to have words with Vidic, presumably to criticise him for not moving his face out of the way before getting "hit". Amid all the scuffling, a football match breaks out. Chelsea are down to 10 men.
VIDE- Didier Drogba RED CARD AN OFF
Written by Sudip Kafle and Sujan Kafle on May 21st, 2008 with no comments.
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There are many subplots in today's all-English Champions League final in Moscow between Manchester United and Chelsea.
As far as we're concerned, we're happy to see African stars such as Michael Essien, Claude Makalele and Jon Obi Mikel get the chance to play on football's biggest stage.
But we all know who the star of Chelsea's show is: the enigmatic, charismatic Ivorian striker Didier Drogba. As Reggie Jackson of the New York Yankees once said, he's the 'straw that stirs the drink' ...
Today's New York Times
'Goal' blog has a wonderful article about Drogba and his man crush on former coach Jose Mourinho. It's an interesting read ... here are some excerpts ...
Drogba’s heart may belong to Chelsea’s former manager, Jose Mourinho, but his feet earned Avram Grant the Champions League final spot that eluded the Special One during his tenure at Stamford Bridge.
Beyond the goals, assists and shots, is Drogba’s compelling story, which is getting great attention in the news media leading up to the Champions League final Wednesday against Manchester United in Moscow. In large part it is because of the publication this week of Drogba’s autobiography, in French. The book, “C’était Pas Gagné”, adds fuel to the speculative fires that have burned around Drogba all season — he is unhappy at Chelsea, misses Mourinho, dislikes Grant and is headed to Italy as soon as the season ends. ...
Simon Kuper, writing for The Financial Times, says Drogba’s memoir takes on a peculiar emotional tone when the striker discusses his former manager, “the book’s tone shifts from merely overwrought to cheap romantic novel.”
The player’s feelings for the Portuguese tactician go well beyond respect or admiration; his love for Mourinho seems over the top to Kuper.
After Drogba scores in last year’s F.A. Cup final, thanks to Mourinho’s inspiring words, “Drogba hunts him down in the stadium’s catacombs, and they cry in each other’s arms,” reports Kuper.
The affection appears to be mutual. The Special One writes in the “pretentious preface” of the book, “Whatever, Didier will always be in my heart.”
Kuper: “Cue sunset over fields of swaying corn.”
MY POV: To read the entire article,
please click here. It's no secret that Drogba loved playing for Mourinho. The article suggests that Drogba and possibly Frank Lampard could follow Mourinho to Italy, where the Special One has said he'll coach next season.
Could today prove to be the Ivorian's swan song in Chelsea blue? The West London club's fans can only hope his goodbyes are peppered with the lifting of the Champions League trophy in the Moscow night. Drogba is truly one of the game's special players, diving controversies aside.
Today's game could go a long way to cementing Didier's legacy as one of the greatest African players of all time.
Written by Darkvader on May 21st, 2008 with no comments.
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Written by Darkvader on May 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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