Didier Drogba
Beckham, in Beijing, says open to playing on
Mar 20, 2013 15:08 EDT
Sporting legend David Beckham raised the prospect of one last stop on his global football journey Wednesday, refusing to rule out playing in China after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends.
Beckham says open to playing on next season
Mar 20, 2013 05:48 EDT
Football superstar David Beckham refused Wednesday to rule out playing beyond the end of this season, when his current contract with French side Paris Saint-Germain ends.
Real must take lead to Istanbul, says Mourinho
Mar 19, 2013 14:19 EDT
Real Madrid must beat Galatasaray in their Champions League quarter-final home leg or else they face a tough time in the return leg in Turkey, coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.
Drogba left out of Ivory Coast squad
Mar 16, 2013 16:25 EDT
Star striker Didier Drogba has been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for the March 23 World Cup qualifier against Gambia in Abidjan.
Resurgent Schalke ready to see off Galatasaray
Mar 11, 2013 19:43 EDT
Resurgent Schalke 04 are out to continue their winning streak by beating Galatasaray to book their place in the Champions League's quarter-finals in Tuesday's last 16, second leg.
Optimism in China's football despite scandals, Drogba exit
Mar 07, 2013 22:36 EST
Despite the echoes of a huge corruption scandal and Didier Drogba's short-lived stay, a sense of cautious optimism pervades long-suffering Chinese football as the new season starts this week.
Beckham named China football ambassador
Mar 04, 2013 08:45 EST
Football superstar David Beckham has been named an ambassador for the Chinese Super League, the country's football association said, a move that has been widely anticipated but also criticised.
Drogba gets Euro clearance, Lazio fined
Feb 27, 2013 15:50 EST
Didier Drogba will be allowed to play in Galatasaray's Champions League clash against Schalke after the German club had their objections over his eligibility thrown out by UEFA on Wednesday.
Security tight as Lippi's Guangzhou beat Reds
Feb 26, 2013 15:04 EST
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande swept aside Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in an AFC Champions League opener crackling with political tensions and played under heavy security on Tuesday.
Guangzhou beat Reds in Asia Champions League
Feb 26, 2013 11:47 EST
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande swept aside Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in an AFC Champions League opener crackling with political tensions and played under heavy security on Tuesday.
FIFA ratifies Chinese match-fixing bans
Feb 25, 2013 09:36 EST
Football's world governing body FIFA on Monday said it banned 58 people from worldwide involvement in the game following an investigation by Chinese authorities into match-fixing and bribery allegations.
China football corruption - mend it like Beckham?
Feb 22, 2013 02:03 EST
Former England captain David Beckham is being lined up to promote Chinese football, state media said Friday, but fans say rebuilding the sport's shattered image may be too big a challenge even for him.
Schalke complain over Drogba European eligibility
Feb 21, 2013 16:41 EST
German side Schalke have complained to UEFA over the eligibility of striker Didier Drogba to play for Galatasaray in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 tie.
Galatasaray left facing tough trip to Schalke
Feb 20, 2013 20:51 EST
Galatasaray midfielder Nordin Amrabat has admitted the ambitious Turkish team face an uphill task to stay in the Champions League after their 1-1 draw at home to Schalke 04 in the last 16, first-leg.
Jones' strike earns Schalke draw at Galatasaray
Feb 20, 2013 17:41 EST
Schalke 04 ignored poor recent form to draw 1-1 with Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16, first-leg clash Wednesday as the hosts' star signings Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder failed to fire.
Jones strike earns Schalke draw at Galatasaray
Feb 20, 2013 17:00 EST
Schalke 04 brushed off poor recent form to earn a 1-1 draw at Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16, first-leg clash on Wednesday despite the hosts fielding Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder.
Big-spending Galatasaray out to down shaky Schalke
Feb 20, 2013 09:54 EST
Big-spending Galatasaray will be looking to carry their strong Champions League group stage form into Wednesday's last 16 first-leg tie when they host a Schalke side low on confidence.
Big-spending Galatasaray out to down shaky Schalke
Feb 19, 2013 20:55 EST
Big-spending Galatasaray will be looking to carry their strong Champions League group stage form into Wednesday's last 16 first-leg tie when they host a Schalke side low on confidence.
"Nothing to lose" for Schalke at Galatasaray
Feb 19, 2013 15:21 EST
Schalke 04 arrived in Istanbul for Wednesday's Champions League clash at Galatasaray with goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand insisting they have nothing to lose in the intimidating atmosphere of the Turk Telekom Stadium.
Schalke head to Galatasaray with "nothing to lose"
Feb 19, 2013 07:43 EST
Schalke 04 flew off for Wednesday's Champions League clash at Galatasaray with goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand insisting they have nothing to lose in the cauldron of Istanbul's Turk Telekom Stadium.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Didier Yves Drogba Tébily | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 21⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1997 | Levallois | ||
| 1997–1998 | Le Mans | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998–2002 | Le Mans | 64 | (12) |
| 2002–2003 | Guingamp | 45 | (20) |
| 2003–2004 | Marseille | 35 | (19) |
| 2004– | Chelsea | 149 | (68) |
| Total | 293 | (119) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2002– | Côte d'Ivoire | 60 | (41) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:37, 12 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
