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Chelsea hero, Didier Drogba gets his number 11 jersey from Oscar

Chelsea hero, Didier Drogba is not only back to Stamford Bridge, he has also reclaimed his number 11 jersey. Brazilian playmaker, Oscar who used to use the number has dropped it for the Ivorian.

Oscar is taking on the number 8 shirt vacated by Frank Lampard who left the club during the summer.
Drogba wrote on Chelsea website, “I am very pleased to be able to return to the number 11 shirt and I am very grateful to Oscar for allowing me to make this change.”


“Didier is a Chelsea legend and a senior player. I am happy for him to take the 11 and for me to take the 8. Lamps is another legend at this club and I hope I will be as successful in the shirt as he was.” Oscar wrote.
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Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba retires from international football.

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has also announced his retirement from international football. The 36 year-old made 104 appearances for Ivory Coast and scored 63 goals. The ex Galatasaray forward also captained his team for 8 years, took part in 3 world cups and 2 African Cup of Nation finals. A statement on his personal website reads thus:

“It is with much sadness that I have decided to retire from international football. These past 12 years in the national team have been full of emotions. From my first call up to my last match I have always tried to give my best for my country. I am very proud to have been captain of this team for 8 years and to have contributed to placing my country on the world stage of football taking part in 3 world cups and 2 African Cup of Nation finals. I cannot convey enough thanks to the fans for all the love & support during these years. All my goals, all my caps, all our victories are for you – I love you. I also owe much gratitude to my team mates – the players with whom I have shared all these emotions and I wish you all much success for the future & a very warm welcome to the new manager.”
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Didier Drogba returns to Stamford Bridge

This news will certainly gladden the hearts of many chelsea fans. Needless to say the Ivorian is revered in CFC till date. Fews months back, I told you former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba could return to England as a player-coach.

Well, the Ivorian forward’s 18-month contract with Galatasaray has been ended and he’s been offered a coaching role at Stamford Bridge and he’s expected to close in on the 1- year deal this week.

During his 8-year spell at Chelsea, he won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League. He also scored a total of 157 goals.

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Tables do turn! Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Samuel Eto'o's nasty quotes before joining Chelsea

Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Samuel Eto’o were never fans of Chelsea FC at some points in their lives, not to talk of dreaming of wearing the colours of The Blues. Below are some anti-Chelsea quotes they spewed few years back. Well, tables do turn. And what do we have today? They are all Chelsea players now (well, Samuel has left); talk about eating back their words!
Eden Hazard: “With all respect to Chelsea, I’d rather join a club with history such as Liverpool or Arsenal”.
Samuel Eto’o: “I’d rather sell peanuts in my village of birth, rather than playing in a club as pathetic as Chelsea”.
Cesc Fabregas: “If I ever wear a Chelsea shirt, you have permission to kill me”





Watch your back Fabregas!!!
Photo Credit: Twitter
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Mourinho tips Nigeria to make it to the next round…because of one person.

Even if you all are sleeping, you should know who that ‘one’ person is. Well, he’s no other person than Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi. The Stamford bridge boss who wrote Ghana off earlier on has backed Nigeria to make it to the next round…….. because of him.
The former Real Madrid coach was quoted in an interview: “Argentina has to be the group winner and what makes me decide for Nigeria is the fact that I have there one player there.”
He has also tipped Ivory Coast to succeed because of that player Chelsea fans still hold in high respect- Didier Drogba. “I’m very emotional, I go always with my friends.” The Portuguese added.
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This is what Cesc Fabregas' Chelsea kit looks like

Well, it’s not like Chelsea designed a special jersey for him. Outgoing Barcelona player, Cesc Fabregas who recently completed his medicals for the English Club has picked the vacant jersey at Stamford Bridge i.e No 4. That coincidentally happens to be the Spaniard’s favourite jersey number.

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