Photos: Didier Drogba Retires From International Football

A couple of hours ago, Didier Drogba Took to IG to announce His retirement from football at the age of 36.

The Chelsea striker and Ivory Coast Icon Represented the Elephants at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil now aim HAS Decided to Focus On His club career After scoring 65 times in 104 appearances for His Country.

In His words:

" It is with great sadness Decided That I-have-to-end international thesis my twelve years in the national career. team-have-been great emotions. From my first selection in my last game it WAS always significant for me to give the best of myself to my country. race I am proud to be the captain of this team for 8 years and could--have Helped my country Cote D'Ivoire on the world by participating in training three consecutive World Cups and two CAN unfortunate end. I can not thank the fans for Their love and appreciation for all thesis années.Tous my goal, s all my selections, and victories are for you, I love you! !! I thank all the players Who-have helped me to Be a pleasure and I wish good luck to my new ex-partners for upcoming deadlines and of course akwaba the new coach. "