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Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by gimmehear(f): 10:04am On Nov 09, 2018
Africa Football and Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba’s illustrious career in professional football has finally come to an end at the age of 40.

The legendary Drogba has hung up his boots at the age of 40 following Phoenix Rising’s 1-0 defeat against Louisville City in the USL Cup final on Thursday night.

Drogba helped Phoenix reach the final by scoring three goals in three matches – including a magnificent free-kick in the team’s post-season opener – but, unfortunately, was unable to help his final club lift the trophy.

The 40-year-old who scored 10 goals in 14 games during his debut season in USA’s second tier before netting five goals in nine regular-season games this term, still bows out of football with an impressive collection of winners’ medals.

During his remarkable 20-year playing career, Didier won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two Premier League Golden Boots and, of course, the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.

Away from Stamford Bridge, he also won the Turkish Super Lig, the Turkish Cup, Turkish football’s Player of the Year award, and two African Player of the Year awards.

http://gimmehear.com/drogba-retires-playing-football/

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by thesicilian: 10:05am On Nov 09, 2018
Didn't even know he was still playing since.

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by slivertongue: 10:17am On Nov 09, 2018
End of an era for d living legend

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by purplerope: 12:38pm On Nov 09, 2018
The Guy Has Paid his dues, time to enjoy his money

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by slawomir: 12:39pm On Nov 09, 2018
Isoright
Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by ChiefAzubuike(f): 12:39pm On Nov 09, 2018
40 years old he try.

He's undoubtedly the most potent pure number 9 to have ever graced the game.

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Iceman2017(m): 12:39pm On Nov 09, 2018
Much respect to this living legend. You made Africa proud.
You made most of us embraced Chelsea as our own club... We at Chelsea will never forget you and your magical goal scoring abilities.. Much love Didier.

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by fadiAyaoba: 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
its high time he did so. legend forever

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Nobody: 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Endtimesmith(m): 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
Correct Guy

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by vengedre(m): 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Emmafe(m): 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
Legend! Happy Retirement

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by spartan50(m): 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
Drogba..... Chelsea legend... respect

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by lummy5000(m): 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
my world best 9

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Datdeltagirl(f): 12:40pm On Nov 09, 2018
This guy Don old sha

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Nobody: 12:41pm On Nov 09, 2018
He remains a Flop at Chelsea. Mateja Kezman, shevchenko and Hernan Crespo were better than him in Chelsea

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by miqos02(m): 12:41pm On Nov 09, 2018
Wow
Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by bigkahuna704(m): 12:41pm On Nov 09, 2018
Drogba Is 40? Hmm
Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Chrismentor3: 12:41pm On Nov 09, 2018
His real age should be 55 now
Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by 9japarrot: 12:41pm On Nov 09, 2018
After Mourinho learnt Drogba was actually Older than him was like.. cheesy

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by david536: 12:42pm On Nov 09, 2018
hmmmm Drogba well Play

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Sirpaul(m): 12:42pm On Nov 09, 2018
Kudos omo iya alarooo
Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Assassin101: 12:42pm On Nov 09, 2018
Didier my man

Sai Drogba, Sai Chelsea

enjoy your retirement

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by kolafolabi(m): 12:42pm On Nov 09, 2018
Chelsea legend

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by joshnnanna: 12:43pm On Nov 09, 2018
See what Buhari has caused. Drogba kept playing till now.. Buhari must go...

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Foodforthought: 12:43pm On Nov 09, 2018
ChiefAzubuike:
40 years old he try.

He's undoubtedly the most potent pure number 9 to have ever graced the game.
Typical Chelsea fan

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by BrutusOj(m): 12:43pm On Nov 09, 2018
King Drogba...the man who made Chelsea fans proud today..counter him with names of other number 9 who did or are doing the job better now.

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by Naijawebmaster: 12:43pm On Nov 09, 2018
Career life...well lived. Well done, Drogba.

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Re: Didier Drogba Retires From Playing Football by tizteezy(m): 12:43pm On Nov 09, 2018
Wenger will heave a sigh of relief at last!

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