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(Photo) Didier Drogba unveils his autobiography in London.

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has unveiled his autobiography in London. The Ivorian forward signed copies of his autobiography ‘Commitment’ at Waterstones in Canary Wharf – London United Kingdom on Wednesday 25th November 2015.
The book traces the life and career of the sportsman. Drogba tells of his separation from his country at the age of five, bosses, colleagues and many more.
In other news, the Ivory Coast international has backed Arsenal to win the 2015/2016 EPL title. He told Sky Sports News during his book signing.
I think Manchester City will be as strong as they have been in the last few years. Unfortunately Chelsea are too far [behind in the title race], so I will go for my friend Petr Cech at Arsenal.’ 
Photo Credit: Wenn.com/getty images.com

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Drogba completes move to Montreal Impact

MLS club, Montreal Impact have announced the signing of Ivorian, Didier Drogba on Monday.
The club bought the striker from Chicago Fire where he was initially signed.
Chicago initially obtained Drogba’s rights by filing a discovery claim on the player and pursued him for over a month. The Fire thought their offer would be enough to entice the former Chelsea forward to head to the Windy City, but Montreal soon entered the fray, and the prospect of playing in the French-speaking city proved more attractive to the former Ivory Coast captain.
When Drogba indicated his preference was to be in Montreal, the Fire traded his rights to the Impact in exchange for what one source with knowledge of the deal
described as a “substantial amount of targeted and regular allocation money” of at least $250,000.

Drogba scored 164 goals for Chelsea in two stints, first from 2004-2012, and again last season. He won the Premier League’s Golden Boot as top scorer in 2007 and 2010.
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Didier Drogba's Chelsea shirt sold for $7,500 in Abidjan

I was shocked for several minutes. Why will anyone buy a jersey for $7,500? Was it made of diamonds or what? Alas it was sold for a cause, a worthy cause.
Didier Drogba Chelsea shirt was
auctioned for $7,500 in Abidjan to raise funds for Salomon Kalou Foundation. The foundation is building a private hospital in the African country to treat kidney diseases.


“Didier Drogba is a good person. When I arrived at Chelsea, I
was just 20 years old. And we all know that at that young age earning big money could be a problem. But Drogba was always there to counsel and guide me. Drogba is a very humble person. He has always been there for me. I owe him a lot.”‎ Kalou said.
The 29 year-old also donated $25,000 to his foundation. Asides the jersey, Drogba made a donation of a dialysis machine
worth $50,000. His fellow countrymen, Gervinho and Yaya Toure also contributed their quota. 
Their jerseys were auctioned for $850 and $3,500 respectively.
Credit: Super Sports


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Juan Mata pays tribute to Gerrard, Drogba , Lampard,others in new blog post

Manchester United player and blogger, Juan Mata has paid tribute to Premier League legends, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba, some of whom bade farewell to their clubs after their gamed. He titled his blog post, ‘It’s over now… but we’ll be back stronger!’. Read below.

Hi everyone,

This is my last blog’s entry of the season and I say goodbye until the next one. I hope you have enjoyed this weekly encounter as much as I have. You know, in the good times… and in the bad ones too. 

This is the end of a season with mixed feelings. In some stages we played very good football, being very competitive especially against our main rivals, and we enjoyed some important wins; on the other hand, there were periods when we were not consistent enough to fight for the title, or suffered some painful defeats. 

In general terms, we reached the main goal of the club this season: to have the chance to play the Champions League (we still have to earn it in the play-off round), but this team has to fight for trophies, and we will put all our efforts to that after summer. That’s what you deserve.

We finished the season with a draw at Hull that also meant the local team was relegated. It’s not nice to experience something like that on-site, unfortunately this is not the first time I see it. As I said, we approached this game in the most professional way, trying to win. At the end, our draw, plus Newcastle’s victory, leave Hull in the relegation zone. 

My support to their fans, we hope to see you back in the Premier League soon. By the way, Jonás goal for Newcastle tells a lot about life and the way to overcome the real problems.

In our game, my friend Víctor Valdés appeared in United’s starting XI for the first time. It was a great experience for him and also a reward to his good job at the training ground every week. On top of that, he completed a great game with a few big saves.

From a personal point of view, according to the stats I have played 2,420 minutes, scoring 10 goals and giving 4 assists. They are good numbers but, as always, I’ll try to get better year after year ;-). I hope to keep contributing goals and assists to achieve big things with the team.

Being the last week of the Premier League, we have seen a few farewells and some of them very significant. Like Steven Gerrard’s, for instance. I mentioned him a week ago for his relevance and contribution to the history of football. 

The same thing can be said, of course, about Frank Lampard, one of the best team-mates I have ever had and someone I have learnt a lot from. A true legend in both English and world football. I wish him all the best in his new stage in the United States and I thank him for his treatment to me at all times. And I don’t forget another great player and former team-mate, Didier Drogba, one of the best strikers the Premier League has ever seen and a phenomenal guy in every sense. 

With so many legends leaving, a good part of football’s history in England is leaving too.

Since we played on Sunday, I had time on Saturday to watch the games in la Liga, where the last minutes were absolutely thrilling. All of us who have played there followed the end of the championship with a lot of interest. 

At the Camp Nou, Xavi, a fantastic player, said goodbye to la Liga in Spain. He still has to play the Cup final at the same stadium against Athletic, and that will be Iraola’s farewell too. The last game brought joy to Valencia and Granada. 

I’m happy especially for my friends from Valencia –you guys deserve to be in the Champions League always– and for Paco Alcácer in particular, a gem of their football academy, a great striker and a great guy. 

On the other hand, I feel sorry for Eibar’s relegation, a modest club but also an exemplary one. I hope they can enjoy good times soon.

And, of course, I hope Real Oviedo can certify their promotion to the Second Division against Cádiz the next weekend, after a draw in the first leg. 

The atmosphere in the Carlos Tartiere was simply amazing. The stadium was absolutely full of fans committed to make the dream come true. I hope we can make it this year.

I’m starting to say goodbye… Now it’s time to switch off, to rest and get our strength back with a view to the exciting next season. I’ll see you soon in the tour of the United States. We had a fantastic experience there last summer and we hope to repeat in a few months.

 Thank you very much for your support in each and every game, you make this sport big and make us feel very proud. We are looking forward to achieve big things all together. Have a great summer!

Hugs!

Juan

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Photo: Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba honoured for charity work in Africa.

37 year-old Chelsea forward, Didier Drogba has been honoured with the Barclays ‘Spirit of the Game’ award for his numerous charity work in Africa.
Drogba who recently raised£400,000 for the Didier Drogba Foundation at a recent charity ball have supported hundreds of children in the areas of education, finance and health. 
Few weeks ago, The Blues legend  launched one of the five hospitals h‎e promised to build for his country as ‎part of his charity activities. 

“I come from a poor family where I played football in the streets with my friends with no shoes, there was no grass but we still enjoyed it. There is nothing better than when you see a kid with a smile on his face and that is why I’m trying to help. I want to do a lot of things in Africa, I want to give people the chance to dream, and it is easier to dream when you are in good health and happy.” He said in a video released by Barclays.


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Didier Drogba opens hospital for children and less privileged women in Ivory Coast.

Touching lives where it matters most. This adds to the reasons ex Ivory Coast international, ‎Didier Drogba is a worshipped figure in his country. The Chelsea legend  has launched one of the five hospitals h‎e promised to build for his country as ‎part of his charity activities.
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Adducing reasons for undertaking the project, the superstar sometime in 2009 said “When I visited a hospital in Abidjan this year, I was shocked by the terrible conditions. We hear about all the incurable diseases,  but these kids are just as likely to die from diabetes because there is no insulin available. It was then I decided the Foundation’s first project should be to build and fund a hospital giving people basic healthcare and a chance just to stay alive.”

The well-appointed $1 million ‎complex is situated in the Attecoube district of ‎‎Abidjan and has ‎like the ultrasound room, a maternal and child ‎protection unit, an x-ray block, an ultra modern laboratory, a ‎pharmacy and hospitalisation and isolation wards.
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‎According to Guy Roland Tanoh, secretary of Didier Drogba Foundation, the new hospital will cater for less ‎privileged women and children in the Ivorian capital and is expected to treat around 50,000 patients every year‎.
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The remaining four hospitals are still under construction in the
cities of Yamoussoukro, San Pedro, Man and Korhogo and they will be launched in the coming months.
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Drogba now mentors Chelsea's young generation.

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has re‎vealed his decision to mentor Chelsea’s young generation. The Ivorian who made a sensational return to the club from Galatasaray last summer
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On why he is contributing his input to the team, the former Marseille player said,  “They’re going to be there – we won’t be any more (in

the long-term) so it is up to us to give them all they need and‎

pass it on to the younger players as well.


He continued, It’s important for us, the older players, to be there to support them, but at the same time it’s even more important for them to take the lead now, to feel there is no restriction from us.

“They can play, they can talk, we can debate and exchange

because all we’re doing now is for the team – to be better next

year, in two years and five.”

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Suarez, Torres, Xabi Alonso, others to return to liverpool.

This news will gladden Liverpool fans hearts….for a short period though cos their return to the English club is only for a day. Sorry!

Liverpool heroes, Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres, Pepe Reina, Dirk Kuyt, Xabi Alonso, Henry Thierry, John Terry & Drogba will return to Anfield to play in a charity match.
The star studded charity game which comes up on March 29 has been organized to celebrate the departure of captain Steven Gerrard who quits the club at the end of the season. Proceeds from the match will go to charities. 
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11 Against Ebola: CR7, Neymar, Mikel Obi, Drogba others star in new campaign (Photos &Videos)

11international football stars have joined FIFA, CAF and health experts to raise global awareness and promote  preventative measures to fight the deadly Ebola Virus Disease.
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The campaign which was launched today November 17, 2014 under the slogan “Together, we can beat Ebola” and the hashtag #wecanbeatebola features;

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Neymar Jr, Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, Bayern Munich’s Philipp Lahm, Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Raphaël Varane (Real Madrid), Neymar Jr. (Barcelona), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Xavi (Barcelona), Jérôme Boateng (Bayern Munich), John Obi Mikel (Chelsea).

“It is so important that we get the right information to those affected by the Ebola outbreak. We all hope this positive campaign will improve people’s understanding of the Ebola virus and help us to reduce the chances of it spreading. ‎Let’s all get behind this campaign to help our brothers and sisters in the worst-hit regions. Together, we can beat Ebola.”

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Brazil/Barcelona star, Neymar Jnr was quoted on FIFA website.

Players are expected to share health message like “Report unusual illnesses” and “Cook meat properly” using animated films, radio content, banners, posters and pictures.

FIFA Chief Medical Officer Prof. Jiří Dvořák, MD said: “We doctors have experienced the power of football when it comes to prevention and health, while successfully implementing the ‘FIFA 11 for Health’ programme in 15 African countries as part of the medical legacy of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Now we are using the same system to tackle Ebola, by presenting simple educational messages to prevent the spread of the disease through the voices of football stars – ‘When football talks, everybody listens’.”
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter added: “The popularity of football gives us a unique platform to reach all communities. We hope that football can play its part and that this campaign against Ebola can make a real difference on the ground as the world comes together to fight the virus and to help those living in affected communities.”
According to the World Health Organization, as of 9 November, a total of 14,098 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Ebola virus disease have been reported in six countries. There have been 5,160 deaths. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have seen the highest number of cases.
‎Click below to watch the campaigns’ videos:
http://bit.ly/wecanbeatebola‎
The 11 against Ebola messages
1. Report unusual illnesses: please report any unusual illnesses or deaths in your community.
2. Know the symptoms: do you have a fever with a loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, pain, vomiting, bleeding or diarrhoea? Know the symptoms of Ebola.
3. Seek immediate medical help: please seek urgent medical help if you have a fever with additional symptoms.
4. Avoid body contact: avoid direct, skin and body contact with anyone suffering from Ebola.
5. Wash your hands and disinfect: wash your hands regularly and disinfect anything touched by suspected or confirmed Ebola sufferers.
6. Wear proper protection: wear gloves and proper protective clothing if you are caring for an Ebola sufferer, and get the right instruction for the use of protective clothing.
7. Cook meat properly: cook all meat and animal products thoroughly before consumption.
8. Always practise safe sex: use protection if you are having sex with anyone recovering from Ebola.
9: Avoid contact with wild animals and bats: wild animals and bats can carry the Ebola virus. Avoid them.
10. Do not touch the dead: avoid direct contact with dead Ebola victims or anyone who has died from a strange disease.
11. Seek help for safe burials: please seek help from local authorities to bury any victims of Ebola or strange diseases.
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