Didier Drogba

Milla, Okocha and Drogba – the African players who influenced football and gained global attention.

January 5, 2017

In this month’s Worldwide View, Michael McCann profiles three African players whose careers have influenced football and won fans across the world. Roger Milla [...]

FA chief claims “no significant issues” ahead of Allardyce appointment, Drogba refuses to play after named as sub for Canadian club and former refugee scores first goal in Germany

October 17, 2016

1. FA chairman Greg Clarke has stated there were “no significant issues” and “due diligence was completed” on Sam Allardyce before the former West Ham and Bolton [...]

Beckenbauer investigated over alleged World Cup money laundering, Bale claims Wales squad have put Euro 2016 success behind them and Paul Merson caught laughing at Jim White

September 1, 2016

1. Swiss prosecution services have begun a criminal investigation into German football legend Franz Beckenbauer and three other officials over alleged fraud and money [...]

Big Sam says England job is his ‘biggest challenge’, Yeovil Town Ladies striker to miss season through pregnancy and Didier Drogba hat-trick inspires cringe-inducing commentary…

July 25, 2016

1. Sam Allardyce has been officially unveiled as the new England manager and has described his appointment as the ‘biggest challenge’ of his managerial career. The former [...]

The Offside Daily: Mourinho subject to legal claim by former Chelsea doctor, Allardyce’s Sunderland anger and Pelle’s epic Haka.

November 2, 2015

Only the news you need – bringing you five mainstream and five off-the-wall news stories each day! 1. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is to be the subject of an individual [...]

Weekend and Play-off Bets: City can pile on misery for QPR, Kike to blast Boro in front and it will be advantage Chesterfield

May 7, 2015

Liam Smith gives his tips on a selection of games from the Premier League, Championship, Leagues One and Two play-offs. Chelsea v Liverpool – over 2.5 goals Chelsea are on [...]

The Offside Treble – United back Rooney, Advocaat’s toughest job yet, and Drogba raps with Chelsea kid Zouma

March 20, 2015

LVG pulls no punches Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere, you’ll know it was a big week for Wayne Rooney. The Manchester United captain betrayed, by proxy, [...]

Returning to Bolton won’t get Eidur down!

December 19, 2014

By All Blue Daze Fourteen years after he left the club for a ‘dream move’ to Chelsea – as well fame and glory under Jose Mourinho – Eidur Gudjohnsen has landed back [...]