Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Chelsea fan identified as Erik Persson has tattooed the image of the Blues' legend Didier Drogba on his leg and posted it on social media which was seen by the Ivorian. Didier Drogba was one of the best strikers in the world during his active playing days for Chelsea where he won the Premier League and also the Champions League titles. Previous winners of the UEFA President's Award include legendary names such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Eusébio, Raymond Kopa, Johan Cruyff, Francesco Totti, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. Also on the panel were 20 journalists specialising in women's football, who were selected by the ESM group. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the late finish to the 2019/20 season, the player awards ceremony took place in Switzerland on 1 and 2 October. On the same occasion, and also for the first time in 2020, UEFA honoured the coaches who had the biggest impact over the previous season. “Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career. UEFA rewards excellence and achievement within European football with a series of awards in various sectors, with the major individual accolades traditionally handed out in late August. The 42-year-old is the second African-born winner of the UEFA President's Award after the great Eusébio, who received the accorade in 2009. The European football governing body made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, October 1, during the live draw of the 2020/21 Champions League group stages. Jubilation as Barcelona finally complete signing of long time target days before transfer deadline. Coaches could not vote for players from their own team. However, it was following his move to Chelsea that he started to establish himself as one of the greatest forwards of the 21st century. The former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker was hailed as a "pioneer" by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season: Manuel NeuerUEFA Champions League Defender of the Season: Joshua KimmichUEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season: Kevin De BruyneUEFA Champions League Forward of the Season: Robert Lewandowski, UEFA Women’s Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season: Sarah BouhaddiUEFA Women’s Champions League Defender of the Season: Wendie RenardUEFA Women’s Champions League Midfielder of the Season: Dzsenifer MarozsánUEFA Women’s Champions League Forward of the Season: Pernille Harder, UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: Romelu Lukaku. The 42-year-old helped Chelsea lift the Champions League in 2012 as well as winning four English Premier League and FA Cup titles during his time at Stamford Bridge. He never forgot where he's coming from. Born in Abidjan, Drogba is one of the greatest footballers the Ivory Coast has ever produced. The 42-year-old Ivorian played 92 Champions League games scoring 44 goals which was an incredible record for the African football legend. The President's Award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities. Use of UEFA.com signifies your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Lyon and Norway's Ada Hegerberg has won the UEFA Best Women's Player in Europe Award for 2015/16 ahead of Amandine Henry and Dzsenifer Marozsán. Inside UEFA - President's Award winner Didier Drogba: 'I'm really proud' - News, Didier Drogba: UEFA President's Award 2020. Robert Lewandowski receives his award in 2020, Robert Lewandowski: Men's Player of the Year 2019/20, Pernille Harder: UEFA 2019/20 Women's Player of the Year, Romelu Lukaku: UEFA Europa League Player of the 2019/20 Season, Didier Drogba: UEFA President's Award winner, COVID-19 pandemic and the late finish to the 2019/20 season. The former Ivory Coast international also scored his country's first goal at a World Cup finals in 2006 and played at a further two tournaments. FC Bayern München and France forward Franck Ribéry has been voted the 2012/13 UEFA Best Player in Europe by a panel of leading football journalists in Monaco. "Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career," Ceferin said via a UEFA statement. Bayern coach Hans-Dieter Flick received the UEFA Men's Coach of the Year 2019/20 award. Didier Drogba was joined by his former Chelsea team-mate Florent Malouda as he received the UEFA President’s Award and the duo shared memories of their crowning moment with the Blues. Previous winners of the UEFA President's Award include Bobby Charlton, Eusebio, Raymond Kopa, Johan Cruyff, Francesco Totti, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. “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. ", UEFA added: "From guiding his country to their first every FIFA World Cup, to helping to halt a civil war in his homeland, Didier Drogba has proved a worthy leader both on and off the pitch. Drogba won the 2012 Champions League as part of a glittering career with Chelsea, in which he scored 164 goals in 381 appearances in all competitions and lifted four Premier League titles. while he's being honoured and appreciated abroad ,his own people are busy frustrating him for their Country's Football presidential bid. Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! In addition to enjoying a superb playing career, Drogba has undertaken significant charity and goodwill work, campaigning tirelessly in particular to help improve the lives of children in developing countries. "But it is not enough to be a super player – you have to do something more. Drogba, who retired in 2018 after a final season with Phoenix Rising, has been running a charitable foundation that has helped to build schools for disadvantaged children. He praised Drogba as a leader for his commitments on and off … The official site of the world's greatest club competition; get news, statistics and video, and play great games. The 42-year-old is the second African-born winner of the UEFA President's Award after the great Eusébio, who received the accorade in … I love his style of playing in the pitch! The 42-year-old, described by Mr Čeferin as "a leader and pioneer", follows famous names such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Eusébio, Raymond Kopa, Johan Cruyff, Francesco Totti, David Beckham and Eric Cantona in winning the prestigious honour. “Didier is a … UEFA have revealed that they will honour African legend Didier Drogba with the 2020 UEFA President’s Award.
Drogba moved to Chelsea for a record £24 million fee in 2004 making him the most expensive Ivorian player in history. "To have won a Champions League, to have played and scored for my country at a World Cup – these are things I could only have dreamed of when I was a child," Drogba said. Davido stops policemen from searching a young Nigerian man (video), This is the beginning of your problem in life - Oritsefemi calls out Caroline Danjuma amid marital crisis with wife, Nabila Fash, Chimamanda Adichie's husband Dr. Ivara Esege lovingly cradles her stomach as her father is laid to rest in Anambra, Catholic priest arrested while having threesome with porn stars on church altar, YBNL singer, Temmie Ovwasa spotted at lesbian and gay gathering in Lagos (video), Man allegedly kills his parents in Enugu during misunderstanding, Heartbroken lesbian begs partner not to leave her (video). He scored his country’s first ever goal in their maiden FIFA World Cup finals appearance in 2006 and would go on to play at a further two tournaments. 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 statement reads. UEFA President's Award This prestigious award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities. Pernille Harder has become the first player to top the poll of coaches and journalists for a second time. Luckily for him, Didier Drogba saw the design and appreciated it while commenting on the post on social media. This is why it is so important to help and support our youngsters to let them fulfil their dreams and aspirations. Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern München was awarded the 2019/20 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award. Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of lindaikejisblog.com or any employee thereof.
After inking the image of Drogba on his leg, Persson decided to show it to the world by tagging the Chelsea legend to the post on his twitter account. Didier Drogba has spoken of the great honour he feels in joining the list of illustrious names who have won the UEFA President's Award. "Football is a reflection of society, of what's happening in our lives. Previous winners include Bobby Charlton, Eusebio, Raymond Kopa, Johan Cruyff, Francesco Totti, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. The former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker was hailed as a "pioneer" by … "I'm really proud, because it's representing 20 years of football," Drogba said, "and a lot of trophies, a lot of great memories. We have been lucky to have seen the likes of George Weah, Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba play at the very highest level. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. "Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career," Ceferin said via a UEFA statement. - Didier Drogba has been named as the winner of the 2020 UEFA president's award, - The Ivorian football legend scored 44 goals in 92 Champions League encounters, - Bayern Munich goalie Manuel Neuer has also been named the best goalkeeper. The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. Didier Drogba has been named as the recepient of the 2020 UEFA President's Award. Created in partnership with European Sports Media (ESM) group, these awards recognise the best players, irrespective of nationality, who played for a club within the territory of a UEFA member association during the previous season. Didier Drogba has been selected to receive the 2020 UEFA President's Award. Congratulations to you Legend Drogba! Use of UEFA.com signifies your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Hello malex wish u de best since u. Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has been named as the winner of the 2020 UEFA president's award beating the likes of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. Didier Drogba has been named as the recepient of the 2020 UEFA President's Award. A UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid and a European champion with Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the 2015/16 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. Contact us via email: [email protected], He is a leader – a pioneer. No use for commercial purposes may be made of such trademarks. The final result was based on the total number of points from the votes cast by the coaches and journalists. Barcelona's Lionel Messi has received the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award for the second time after finishing ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez in a live poll of 54 journalists. In 2020, the President’s Award winner was Didier Drogba. Great players such as Alfredo Di Stéfano, Sir Bobby Charlton, Raymond Kopa, Gianni Rivera, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff and Josef Masopust have won the award in recent years. The 42-year-old is the second African-born winner of the UEFA President's Award after the great Eusébio, who received the accorade in 2009. Previous winners:2019 – Virgil van Dijk2018 – Luka Modric2017 – Cristiano Ronaldo2016 – Cristiano Ronaldo2015 – Lionel Messi. "Yes, you can be talented, you can be gifted, but without work it's difficult to achieve something. ' !#UEFAawards pic.twitter.com/bEnZhmSM86. Virgil van Dijk has won the 2018/19 UEFA Men's Player of the Year award. Lyon coach Jean-Luc Vasseur received the UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year 2019/20 award. Former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba has won the 2020 UEFA President’s Award.
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