Didier Drogba had not walked the lawn of the Vélodrome for many years, it is now done thanks to the Heroes match between the OM Legends team and the Unicef team Wednesday evening. The former idol of the Marseillais whose passage during the 2004-2005 season marked the spirits, was greeted with fervor by approximately 30,000 supporters.
A treble and the song “Di-Dier Drog-Ba, La la la la la!” »Which echoed in the stands, the evening was perfect for the Ivorian. “It’s really heartwarming, the Marseillais have the license, it’s a registered trademark, it’s a refrain that has crossed borders, in England, Turkey, even in China or the United States! Coming back here to hear it, it’s still really special. “
“It’s like the bicycle”
His team won 7 to 4 during a good-natured and pleasant meeting where a very nice cast put on the crampons. “I was very happy to set foot on the pitch with so many titled players on the pitch Tony Parker, Teddy Riner, my Ballon d’Or coach (Jean-Pierre Papin, Editor’s note). It’s a prestigious evening. “
A hat-trick by Didier Drogba who quickly regained the good habits that were his 17 years ago.
The match live https://t.co/vpOinWOtbz #MatchDesHeros pic.twitter.com/Fc1Tv5tLnU
– the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) October 13, 2021
Even if his physical condition is no longer that of his youth, the former Chelsea striker still delighted the fans and made the nets tremble three times. “As an attacker, there are gestures that come back even if with age they are slower and less explosive. It’s like cycling, it can’t be lost ”, he assures.
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