Posted by Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba announced his retirement, calling time on a 20-year career in which the bullish centre forward won four English 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.
He also won four FA Cups and three League Cup victories during his time in west London.
Drogba, who made than 100 appearances for the Ivory Coast and was voted African footballer of the year twice, ended his playing days with Phoenix Rising where he was a player-owner.
A move to MLS franchise Montreal Impact followed and Drogba stayed in the US to take up the role at Phoenix.
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He also won four FA Cups and three League Cup victories during his time in west London.
"When I think of the last 20 years of my professional career, looking at this picture can't make me more proud of what I've achieved as a player but most importantly how this journey has shaped me as a man," Drogba wrote.
"If anyone tells you your dreams are too big, just say thank you and work harder and smarter to turn them into reality. #alwaysbelieve
"I wanna thank all the players, managers, teams and fans that I have met and made this journey one of a kind!!!
"Also a huuuuge thank you and love to my family, my personal team for supporting me all my career during the ups and downs no matter what.
"Looking forward to the next chapter and hoping God will bless me as much as he did for my football career."
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Drogba and Michael Ballack celebrate winning the FA Cup with Chelsea |
"It's the best way to end, helping some young talent to develop," Drogba told the BBC.
"To give something back to the game was the best way to finish as I have learned so much in the game."Drogba played for Le Mans and Guingamp before joining Marseille, who he left for Chelsea in 2004 for a then club-record £24m deal.
What a career!!— SportPesa (@SportPesa) November 22, 2018
🎮679 Games
⚽367 Goals
🏆17 Trophies
🌍 2 African Player Of The Year Awards
Legend!! Happy retirement Drogba! 👑 pic.twitter.com/WqEKcXeQoU
He left Chelsea to join Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua in the summer of 2012, but six months later moved on to Galatasaray in Turkey before returning to Stamford Bridge for a brief spell in July 2014.Enjoy your retirement, @didierdrogba! 👑— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 22, 2018
💙Thank you for the many wonderful memories... pic.twitter.com/nd24vBsCkY
A move to MLS franchise Montreal Impact followed and Drogba stayed in the US to take up the role at Phoenix.
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| Article Name | English Premier League Legend Retires For Good |
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| Published On | 11/22/2018 |
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