Former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba has won the 2020 UEFA
President’s Award.
The UEFA disclosed this in a statement released via an
official Twitter account on Wednesday.
The statement read “Didier is a hero to millions of football
fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career.
“He is a leader and will be remembered as a player for his
skill, strength and intelligence, but above all, for his insatiable appetite to
succeed, a trait which is just as present in his desire to help others off the
field of play.
“The UEFA Champions League has become the greatest club
competition in the world, partly due to our clubs being able to attract the
best players from around the world.
“We have been lucky to have seen the likes of George Weah,
Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba play at the very highest level.
“They, in turn, have blazed a trail for African footballers
and have given inspiration to a whole new generation who look to follow in
their footsteps.”
The 42-year-old is the second African-born winner of the
President’s Award after the great Eusébio, who received the accolade in 2009.
He began his career in France where he played for Le Mans,
Guingamp and Marseille.
However, following his move to Chelsea, he established
himself as one of the greatest forwards of the 21st century.
The UEFA President’s Award will be presented to him in
Geneva during Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw.
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