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You never have to wait too long for Patrice Evra’s latest adventure and the most recent edition has seen the former Manchester United and Juventus full-back head stateside to take in the festivities of NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, NC.
And what’s more, Evra had fellow Premier League legends Thierry Henry and Didier Drogba alongside for the occasion!
With @premierleague legends @ThierryHenry and @didierdrogba as well as @NBA legend @ripcityhamilton ! NBA All Star game
Former Chelsea striker 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 west London club’s revival under owner Roman Abramovich.
“When I think of the last 20 years of my professional career, looking at this picture…
Didier Drogba has played for USL club Phoenix Rising FC, where he is a co-owner, since 2017.
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker 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 now come to a close with the 1-0 loss to Louisville City FC.
Drogba did not address the topic following Thursday’s match, but he posted on Friday a message…
While many ageing greats gently slide into obscurity as they reach the end of their playing careers, Didier Drogba has continued generating headlines for his on-field contributions right up until the end.
If, as he has said it will be, the current season proves to be the last of his storied playing career, the 40-year-old has certainly ensured he’s gone out with a bang.
Only last month, the former Chelsea superstar made headlines with an outrageous 40-yard free kick for Phoenix Rising as he led…
Didier Drogba could call time on his long and successful professional football career.
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba looks set to retire from football, in the wake of 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 now come to a close with the 1-0 loss to Louisville City FC.
What the 40-year-old plans to do next, should he retire, is not yet known, though he indicated to ESPN in late 2017 that he…
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1953: The ’53 final is known as the ‘Matthews final’ after the sterling impact of Sir Stanley Matthews, who stole the show with an outstanding display as his Blackpool side beat Bolton Wanderers 4-3 at Wembley.
While the match is named after the England great, his teammate Stanley Mortensen actually scored a hat-trick, and it was Bill…
While many players have to make do with questionable statues, Didier Drogba has had the good fortune to have his likeness captured by a skilled artist who actually seems to be familiar with the veteran Phoenix Rising striker.
Mac Ryan shared a photo of his amazingly realistic painting of Drogba on social media, while asking the man himself what he thought of it.
PHOTO versus PORTRAIT Didier Drogba @didierdrogba Qu'est ce que vous en dite ?? pic.twitter.com/tdSB1kEG8J— Mac Ryan (@ChrisMacRyan) May 13, 2018
It wasn’t long before Drogba replied, the former Chelsea hero commending the artist for his superb brushwork.
“Huge! Thank you for this…
Didier Drogba pitched in with a late assist and a winning goal as his Phoenix Rising side narrowly beat LA Galaxy II in the United Soccer League on Friday evening.
The Ivorian veteran provided the corner for Phoenix’s 71st-minute equaliser, but not before taking a swig from a bottle of water belonging to one of the ball boys at pitchside.
Can confirm Drogba told the youngster that they would score on the corner. #RisingAsOne #ThirstyDrogba pic.twitter.com/jJxx0BN8xF— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) May 5, 2018
Indeed, the water proved so decisive that Drogba celebrated the resulting goal by tipping the rest of the bottle all over him as the incredulous commentator…