News for 'Didier Drogba'

Chelsea stutter despite Drogba double

Chelsea stutter despite Drogba double

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The EPL champions were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Reading.

Mourinho could be tempted by Chelsea return: Drogba

Mourinho could be tempted by Chelsea return: Drogba

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Didier Drogba says Jose Mourinho could be tempted back to Chelsea because he has "unfinished business" with the Premier League club.

I am no superman: Drogba

I am no superman: Drogba

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

'I just do what the team needs me to do, just keep playing well and score more goals,' said the Chelsea striker after scoring in the 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.

Chelsea agree terms for Drogba

Chelsea agree terms for Drogba

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The Ivory Coast striker is set to become the third most expensive player bought by an English club.

Being booed is no problem for Drogba

Being booed is no problem for Drogba

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Following criticism for his diving antics, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said that it is his fans at Stanford Bridge whom he cares about, rather than the fans who boo him elsewhere.

UEFA charge Drogba, Bosingwa

UEFA charge Drogba, Bosingwa

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Chelsea players Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa have been charged with misconduct by UEFA after ugly scenes at the end of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona on May 6. The European governing body has also brought disciplinary proceedings against the Premier League club for the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their fans.

Drogba promises 'interesting' move but mum on China

Drogba promises 'interesting' move but mum on China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Outgoing Chelsea striker Didier Drogba promised an imminent announcement of his "interesting" move to a new club but would not confirm heading for the big-spending Chinese team Shanghai Shenhua.

Drogba apologises for behaviour

Drogba apologises for behaviour

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Striker Didier Drogba has apologised for his behaviour following Chelsea's dramatic Champions League exit against Barcelona on Wednesday.

Drogba fires Chelsea to Champions League glory

Drogba fires Chelsea to Champions League glory

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the first time after a penalty shootout in the Allianz Arena after a tension-soaked final had ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.

Drogba to leave Chelsea at end of June

Drogba to leave Chelsea at end of June

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba will leave Chelsea when his contract expires in June, the Premier League club said in a statement on Tuesday.

We can sink Bale and company: Galatasaray striker Drogba

We can sink Bale and company: Galatasaray striker Drogba

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Galatasaray have made a mediocre start to the season but striker Didier Drogba believes they can repeat April's victory over Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League Group B opener.

Drogba handed two-match European suspension

Drogba handed two-match European suspension

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been handed a two-match European ban after being sent off in the Champions League defeat by Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, UEFA said in a statement on Tuesday.

Drogba gets two-game European ban

Drogba gets two-game European ban

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been handed a two-match European ban after being sent off in the Champions League defeat by Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, UEFA said in a statement on Tuesday. Drogba was shown a red card after clashing with midfielder Thiago Motta in the last-16 second-leg game on March 16, which Inter won 1-0 to go through 3-1 on aggregate.

Drogba's hat-trick sinks hapless West Brom

Drogba's hat-trick sinks hapless West Brom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Champions Chelsea demolished West Bromwich Albion 6-0 on Saturday, shrugging off poor pre-season form to launch their Premier League campaign in style.

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was offered a whopping $1 million by Atletico de Kolkata's co-owners to become the marquee player of the Indian Super League side though the high-profile player is yet to respond, according to a report in London.

Drogba could be set for super-sub role

Drogba could be set for super-sub role

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Didier Drogba proved a talismanic influence in helping the Ivory Coast to win their opening World Cup encounter, but the ageing striker could be confined to a role as an impact player, coming off the bench at the tournament supposed to be his swansong.

Drogba double for Ivorians sparks riot in Dakar

Drogba double for Ivorians sparks riot in Dakar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Two goals from Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba sparked a riot in Senegal on Saturday forcing the abandonment of the biggest African Nations Cup qualifier of the weekend after police fired tear gas in the stadium. The trouble in Dakar overshadowed qualification for Ghana, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia and holders Zambia who are all through to the finals in South Africa in January.

FA charges Drogba after coin incident

FA charges Drogba after coin incident

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after he threw a coin towards Burnley fans during the League Cup, fourth-round tie at Stamford Bridge Wednesday.

Drogba accuses Hunt of hurting Cech

Drogba accuses Hunt of hurting Cech

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has accused Reading's Stephen Hunt of intentionally injuring goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Schalke ask UEFA to look into Drogba eligibility

Schalke ask UEFA to look into Drogba eligibility

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Schalke 04 have asked UEFA to check whether Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba was eligible to participate in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League draw in Istanbul, the German club said.

Drogba faces UEFA ire after berating ref

Drogba faces UEFA ire after berating ref

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Chelsea, and particularly striker Didier Drogba, are likely to be in big trouble with UEFA after chaotic scenes marred the end of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge. Andres Iniesta's stoppage-time equaliser for a 1-1 draw sent Barcelona through on the away goals rule and sent Drogba round the bend.

Drogba double gives Chelsea priceless win

Drogba double gives Chelsea priceless win

Rediff.com23 Mar 2008

Chelsea kept alive their hopes of winning the Premier League title at the same time as severely denting Arsenal's when late goals from Didier Drogba gave them a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Drogba scored after 73 and 82 minutes to give Chelsea victory after Bacary Sagna had put Arsenal ahead in the 59th minute with a near-post header from a Cesc Fabregas corner.

Drogba double keeps Chelsea on course

Drogba double keeps Chelsea on course

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

The Ivory Coast striker earned Chelsea a comfortable, though controversial, 2-0 home win over Manchester City in the Premier League.

Drogba to visit India for Pepsi T20 Football

Drogba to visit India for Pepsi T20 Football

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will visit India next month for the grand finale of Pepsi T20 Football event.

Images: Drogba lifts Chelsea, Man Utd survive

Images: Drogba lifts Chelsea, Man Utd survive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Didier Drogba scored twice on his return from a three-match European suspension as Chelsea drew 2-2 at Atletico Madrid to seal their place in the knockout round of the Champions League on Tuesday. They were joined in the last 16 by Manchester United, Porto and Girondins Bordeaux, although four-time European champions Bayern Munich are on the brink of elimination after losing at home to the French champions.

Drogba joins Anelka at Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua

Drogba joins Anelka at Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Didier Drogba ended weeks of speculation about his future by joining big-spending Chinese Super League strugglers Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday.

MS Dhoni is a very good leader: Drogba

MS Dhoni is a very good leader: Drogba

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Star footballer Didier Drogba, who played a key role in English Premier League side Chelsea's Champions League triumph last month, on Sunday, said he followed last year's cricket World Cup in India and feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a good leader.

Hero's welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers begin

Hero's welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers begin

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Didier Drogba can expect a hero's welcome when he returns to the continent for the start of the group phase of Africa's World Cup preliminaries at the weekend, a fortnight after his Champions League triumph.

Mourinho believes Drogba will return to 'Chelsea family' someday

Mourinho believes Drogba will return to 'Chelsea family' someday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Didier Drogba will be a part of the Chelsea family again one day, manager Jose Mourinho predicted on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Galatasaray.

Drogba has Tambling's record in sights

Drogba has Tambling's record in sights

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Didier Drogba has Bobby Tambling's record tally of 202 goals for Chelsea in his sights, the Ivory Coast striker said on Tuesday.

Drogba ready and relishing Brazilian face-off

Drogba ready and relishing Brazilian face-off

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Ivory Coast captain and key striker Didier Drogba, who fractured his forearm 11 days ago, said he was ready to be included in the starting lineup for the match against Brazil later this week.

Champions League: Drogba leads Chelsea into knockout phase

Champions League: Drogba leads Chelsea into knockout phase

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Two goals from Didier Drogba steered Chelsea to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Valencia and top spot in Group E at Stamford Bridge Tuesday as they moved into the Champions League knockout phase for the ninth consecutive season.

Drogba puts Ivory Coast in final

Drogba puts Ivory Coast in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

AC Milan target Drogba, Adebayor

AC Milan target Drogba, Adebayor

Rediff.com22 May 2008

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has targeted Didier Drogba, Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o or Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor as potential signings.

Drogba's brace puts Chelsea back on top

Drogba's brace puts Chelsea back on top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Chelsea moved to the top of the English Premier League after beating Arsenal, two points ahead of Manchester United.

Mourinho will 'unfriend' Drogba for 90 minutes of Champions League action

Mourinho will 'unfriend' Drogba for 90 minutes of Champions League action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

There is will be no friendship with Didier Drogba declared Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Chelsea will find it strange to be up against their Champions League-winning hero Drogba in Wednesday's clash with Galatasaray, said Mourinho.

Drogba hit with three match ban for coin throwing

Drogba hit with three match ban for coin throwing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been banned for three matches for throwing a coin towards Burnley supporters during his club's shock League Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge last week. The 30-year-old Ivory Coast international will serve the ban with immediate effect, ruling him out of the Premier League matches against Newcastle United, Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers.

Drogba makes public apology to Frisk

Drogba makes public apology to Frisk

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Anders Frisk who quit refereeing over death threats following incidents in the Champions League match at Barcelona last month.

Chelsea have everything to win: Drogba

Chelsea have everything to win: Drogba

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

The Ivory Coast striker said Chelsea had been transformed by coach Jose Mourinho.