Didier Drogba officially retires from football
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| Didier Drogba retires with defeat in USL Cup final. |
The Ivory Coast legendary striker has hung up his boots at the age of 40 following Phoenix Rising’s 1-0 defeat against Louisville City in the USL Cup final on Thursday night.
Drogba helped Phoenix reach the final by scoring three goals in three matches – including a magnificent free-kick in the team’s post-season opener – but, unfortunately, was unable to help his final club lift the trophy.
The 40-year-old who scored 10 goals in 14 games during his debut season in USA’s second tier before netting five goals in nine regular-season games this term, still bows out of football with an impressive collection of winners’ medals.
During his remarkable 20-year playing career, Didier won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two Premier League Golden Boots and, of course, the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.
Away from Stamford Bridge, he also won the Turkish Super Lig, the Turkish Cup, Turkish football’s Player of the Year award, and two African Player of the Year awards.
The legendary Didier Drogba has retired after an incredible career 🏆— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 9, 2018
1x Champions League
4x Premier League
4x FA Cup
3x League Cup
2x Community Shield
2x PL Golden Boot
1x Süper Lig
1x Turkish Cup
1x Turkish Super Cup
2x African POTY
1x Turkish POTY pic.twitter.com/mrkHZDZsVc
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