11-21-2018, 11:57 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46294137
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has confirmed his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".
The Ivory Coast striker, 40, had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games and winning four Premier Leagues and the 2012 Champions League.
He spent the last 18 months of his career with US side Phoenix Rising, the club he co-owns.
"After 20 years, I have decided to put an end to my playing career," he told BBC World Service's Sportshour.
It had been expected Drogba would retire after the United Soccer League Cup final earlier this month, with his last game a 1-0 defeat by Louisville City in the final of the United States' second tier.
I have to confess, I didn't realise he was quite this old . Though, I suppose it does feel like he's been around forever.
What a career he's had, though. Good luck to him in his future endeavours!
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has confirmed his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".
The Ivory Coast striker, 40, had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games and winning four Premier Leagues and the 2012 Champions League.
He spent the last 18 months of his career with US side Phoenix Rising, the club he co-owns.
"After 20 years, I have decided to put an end to my playing career," he told BBC World Service's Sportshour.
It had been expected Drogba would retire after the United Soccer League Cup final earlier this month, with his last game a 1-0 defeat by Louisville City in the final of the United States' second tier.
I have to confess, I didn't realise he was quite this old . Though, I suppose it does feel like he's been around forever.
What a career he's had, though. Good luck to him in his future endeavours!
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