Drogba’s Ivorian federation presidency bid ‘rejected’
The electoral commission of the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) rejected former Chelsea and international striker Didier Drogba’s presidency bid on Thursday, AFP has learned. FIF’s election has turned into a soap opera marred by incessant infighting, attracting international attention with FIFA telling the body to cancel the vote. “The electoral commission (…) rejects the […]
Drogba, Sneijder flop at Stamford Bridge
If Galatasaray signed Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder to help them make a greater impact in the Champions League, they will have been massively disappointed with their performance against Chelsea last night.
It’ll be a pleasure to hit Chelsea’s net – Drogba
Didier Drogba has warned Jose Mourinho that he will be out to get one over on his former manager when he faces Chelsea in the Champions League tonight – although he admits the club will always have “a special place in my heart”.
Drogba, Mikel react to UEFA Champions League
Didier Drogba has declared himself the “luckiest man” in the UEFA Champions League after the round of 16 draw paired his Galatasaray A? side with the team he helped win the trophy in 2012.
Minister slams Mandela t-shirt action
Turkey’s sports minister lashed out on Monday at moves by the football authorities to punish two top Ivorian club players for paying homage to Nelson Mandela.
Drogba returns to Ivory Coast duty
Veteran striker Didier Drogba has been recalled to the Ivory Coast squad for the August 14 friendly against Mexico after an absence of six months.
