Drogba played 105 times for Ivory Coast and won four Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League with ChelseaFormer Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will join other former players in a charity football match to raise money for the Australian bushfire appeal. Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke and ex-Liverpool striker Emile Heskey are among others set to play. Football Federation Australia chief James Johnson said the game promised "to be a unique and memorable event". Former Juventus striker David Trezeguet, ex-Manchester United midfielder Ji-sung Park and former Sunderland and Leeds striker Michael Bridges are other names confirmed for the game. AFL, Rugby Australia, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Australia, National Rugby League, Netball Australia and Tennis Australia plan to work together with the government and relevant agencies to rebuild sport facilities.

Source: BBC January 28, 2020 08:15 UTC