Didier drogba signs copies of his book commitment at waterstones canary wharf on november 25, 2015 in london, england. During his peak, his fame and skill rivaled that of player. How to be a footballer by peter crouch waterstones merida. Explore books by didier drogba with our selection at waterstones. Didier drogba, ivorian football soccer player who was cote divoires alltime leader in goals scored in international matches and was twice named the african footballer of the year 2006 and 2009. Didier drogba wears the number 11 shirt for chelsea and ivory coast and is one of the most talented strikers in world football.
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Drogba became a playerowner for phoenix rising of the united soccer league in 2017, and retired a year later at the age of 40. Reece james names the three chelsea legends who inspired him. Associated with he played with frank lampard on chelsea from 2004 to 2012. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free.
In july 2004, drogba moved to chelsea in the english premier league. Didier drogba joins us side phoenix rising as player and co. A controversial account of one of the most talented and unpredictable players in english football history, this intriguing autobiography documents dorgbas childhood spent in west africa, an unsettling relocation to france, and his eventual rise to the highest echelon of football legendry. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Detailing how the star player was brought to chelsea by jose mourinho after success with marseille in. Jun 04, 2010 didier drogba, the ivory coast captain, underwent an emergency operation tonight in an attempt to save his chances of participating in the world cup after the chelsea striker damaged his elbow in. Basically, cote d ivoire and current chelsea star didier drogba stops a war. The 38yearold is a chelsea legend after winning the champions league, four premier league titles, four fa cups and. Didier drogba played for english club chelsea as a striker, and is the alltime top scorer and former captain of the ivory coast national team. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Didier drogba is one of the most prolific scorers to ever compete in professional football. Find the perfect at waterstones in canary wharf stock photo. Shop amongst our popular books, including 7, commitment, racontemoi didier drogba and more from didier drogba.
Didier drogba never wanted to be a professional footballer until he was done with his education. At the young age of five, he was sent to france to live with his uncle, michel goba, who at the time was also a professional footballer. The trio each enjoyed success during their stay at stamford bridg. Didier drogba signs copies of his autobiography commitment at waterstones in canary wharf featuring.
Didier drogba attended his first phoenix rising fc match on sunday and was officially introduced to the fans after joining the club. After a few years, drogba returned home to his parents but was later sent back to france after his parents both lost their jobs. We are very excited to receive shoes from ivory coast and chelsea footballer, didier drogba. Feb 04, 2017 former chelsea stars didier drogba, michael essien and andriy shevchenko all joined roman abramovich for the clash against arsenal. The incredible story how didier drogba used the power of football to help end his countrys civil war and bring peace to the ivory coast. Didier drogba agrees with arsenal legend arsene wenger over ballon dor winner. However, new autobiography is largely sympathetic to sacked. Ideally, didier drogba got an accounting degree at the age of 21.
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