Didier Drogba has
announced his retirement
from international
football.

The Chelsea striker scored 65
goals in 104 appearances for
Ivory Coast over a 12-year
period. He played in three World
Cups.

Drogba returned to Stamford
Bridge last month, signing a one-year deal after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray.

The 36-year-old said: "I'm proud
to have captained this team
for eight years and to have
contributed to putting my
country on the world stage."

Drogba hopes his decision will
help him make a big impact on
his return to the Premier
League after a two-year
absence.

He has been backed by Chelsea team-mate John Terry to reproduce the form that saw
him score 157 goals in 342
games during his first eight-
year spell at Stamford Bridge.

Drogba added: "It's with much
sadness that I've decided to
retire from international
football.

"I can't convey enough thanks
to the fans for all the love and
support during these years. All
my goals, all my caps, all our
victories are for you.

"I owe much gratitude to my
team-mates, the players with
whom I've shared all these
emotions and I wish them all
much success for the future."

www.m.bbc.com/sport/football/28710057

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