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Two assists by Didier Drogba proved the difference between Chelsea and Liverpool when the Premiership rivals met at Stamford Bridge.

Four days after Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast scored twice for Chelsea against Arsenal he heard that he was the CAF African Footballer of the Year 2006.

Nigeria scraped into the quarter finals of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations with their first goals of the tournament thanks to Ivory Coasts win over a subdued Malian side.

Hosts Ghana left it late to beat their close rivals Nigeria despite having a man sent off whilst the Ivory Coast had less trouble in seeing off Guinea.

The 2008 African Cup of Nations begins in January and as dozens of players flock to Ghana in search of glory it's time to take a look at the runners and riders.

Liverpool were given the away day blues as they were sliced down to size by Chelsea's cutting edge in a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Two goals from Didier Drogba saw Chelsea become Manchester United's closest challengers for the Premiership title following a come from behind win at Stamford Bridge.

Rafael Benitez takes his Liverpool side to Stamford Bridge this Sunday to take on title rivals Chelsea and reacquaint himself with Carlo Ancelotti.

This final demonstrated the inequalities of English football as the billionaires showed the millionaires where the power in the game really lies.

Didier Drogba scored twice to send out a title warning for Chelsea, with an incisive close range volley and a superb free-kick late on.

A Didier Drogba double seals victory for Chelsea on the opening day of the new Premiership campaign against a resilient Hull City at Stamford Bridge.

The European transfer market is in full swing, and here's a guide on who has left and arrived at the biggest clubs of England, Spain and Italy

The groups have been chosen for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League. Here is preview of Group D featuring APOEL Nicosia, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and F.C. Porto

The mayhem continued in Ghana as Sudanese players were involved in a skirmish with Egyptian journalists on the eve of their crucial meeting in Group C.

Chelsea scored an important first half goal to ensure victory over Liverpool in their semi-final clash at Stamford Bridge. The return game is now delicately balanced.

With weakened sides Chelsea and Manchester United played out a scoreless draw at Stamford Bridge as they concentrated on their next meeting, the FA Cup Final at Wembley.

March 23, 2008 Chelsea-2 1-Arsenal Avram Grant silenced doubters in win that keeps Chelsea in sight of Premiership Crown. The side are now 5 points behind Man. U.

Chelsea's win over West Ham United closes the gap at the top of the Premiership and ensures continued pressure on Manchester United.

Chelsea and Liverpool are expecting another close game in the Champions League semi-final 2nd leg tie. Chelsea have a goal lead but both clubs will expect to progress.

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter has supported Cristiano Ronaldo as he seeks to leave Manchester United to join Real Madrid, referring to the situation as football slavery.

In a disappointing game, a goal in extra time from Didier Drogba ensured Chelsea defeated Manchester United to win the first FA Cup Final at the new Wembley Stadium.

Football's world ruling body FIFA released the 23 candidates for the FIFA World Player 2009 award as well as the 10 nominees for the FIFA Women's Player 2009 prize.

Guingamp have become the first team outside the top flight to win the French Cup since 1959.

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been named European Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or

Chelsea's failure to win at Arsenal leaves Manchester United as Champions of the Premiership. Former United captain Roy Keane manages Sunderland to promotion as Champions

Manchester United's great comeback win at Everton gives them control of the Premiership title race as Chelsea were held to a draw at home to Bolton.

Didier Drogba struck in the second minute of injury time, to break Hull City fan's hearts, and add to his earlier well taken free-kick.

With the season slowly coming to a close, rumors are heating up about where stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Franck Ribery and Diego will play in 2009-10.

The Champions League group stage matches are under way. This is a review of the week one matches including Apoel Nicosia at Atletico Madrid and FC Porto at Chelsea.

The three clubs holding UEFA Cup places at the start of the day ensured their European qualification for next season. Tottenham Hotspur win while Everton and Bolton draw.

In the first all-English European Cup final in history, on 21 May 2008 we will witness either Chelsea or Manchester United crowned champions of Europe.

Six members of the 2008-09 Champions League winners Barcelona head the 30-man nominee list for the Ballon d'Or - the European Footballer of the Year Award.

The Big Four clash on "Grand Slam Sunday".

Cameroon and Egypt upset the odds in the Cup of Nations semi finals to send hosts Ghana and favourites Ivory Coast crashing out.

A superb individual goal by Salomon Kalou gave Ivory Coast a narrow win in the most hotly anticipated group match of the tournament against Nigeria.

A list of football's biggest injustices including Maradona's Hand Of God goal, Geoff Hurst's 1966 Cup Final hat-trick and Theirry Henry's handball against Ireland.

Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Chelsea are all ahead after first leg ties played February 25th, while Villarreal and Panathinaikos played to a stalemate.

World football giant Chelsea has been banned by FIFA from acquiring new players until January 2011 for prodding then 16-year-old Kakuta to break a French club contact.

After Tunisia and Egypt won the last two African Cup of Nations tournaments on home soil, can West Africa expect success this time around in Ghana?

London led the charge of English football clubs hoping for a place in the Champions League semi-finals with Chelsea and Arsenal both in a strong position.

English football sides look set to dominate the 2009 Champions League following their success in the quarter-finals.

Manchester United suffered elimination at the semi-final stage of the FA Cup as manager Sir Alex Ferguson fielded a virtual second-string side.

As the Premier League season approaches with rapidity, the competition looks fiercer than ever with Manchester City the latest team preparing for an assault on the title.

Nike has joined corporate sponsors in partnering with (RED) in battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. 'Lace Up. Save Lives' helps to educate and medicate.

THE average cost to police a Premier League game has risen to ridiculous amounts over the last few years. With Manchester United paying out £1.4 million last season.

The 2009 UEFA Champions League Final could once again feature two of England's top football clubs after Chelsea battled to a goalless first leg draw in Barcelona.

A look at the favourites from the list of 30 players up for the 2009 European Player Of The Year award including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kaka and Wayne Rooney.

It's a case of deja vu in the Uefa Champions League as Chelsea and Liverpool meet for the fifth season in a row.

The Carling Cup, the first trophy up for grabs in English football, continues to be a low priority for the top teams, despite guaranteeing the winner a UEFA Cup place.

The 2008 Champions League final in Moscow on May 21st will be an all English affair after Manchester United and Chelsea triumphed in their semi final ties.