Didier Drogba has been named as the recepient of the 2020 UEFA President's Award. 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The former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker was hailed as a “pioneer” by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. The former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker was hailed as a "pioneer" by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Previous winners include Bobby Charlton, Eusebio, Raymond Kopa, Johan Cruyff, Francesco Totti, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. “There are so many children in the developing world who have the potential to become not only footballers, but also doctors, teachers and engineers. "There are so many children in the developing world who have the potential to become not only footballers, but also doctors, teachers and engineers. Dressed in a flat cap, he began by quoting William Shakespeare's King Lear – "As flies to wanton boys we are for the gods" – before referencing science, war and crime. The former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker was hailed as a "pioneer" by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Drogba will collect his award at Thursday's Champions League draw in Geneva. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin described Drogba as "a pioneer" and said the award was to recognise his "commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch". He said LeBron James did not let his friend down. , @didierdrogba! The UEFA President's Award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities. 'There are so many children in the developing world who have the potential to become not only footballers, but also doctors, teachers and engineers. “We have been lucky to have seen the likes of George Weah, Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba play at the very highest level. He racked up 164 goals in 381 appearances in a trophy-laden Chelsea career, while also helping his country to three World Cup tournaments. 'The best way was to use my brain and think about how to stay in football and go into administration. 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Didier Drogba has spoken of the great honour he feels in joining the list of illustrious … “Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career,” Ceferin told the Uefa website. The UEFA President's Award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities. Former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba has won the 2020 Uefa President’s award for his ‘commitment to excellence on and off the pitch’. “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,” said Drogba. The 42-year-old is to be honoured at Thursday's draw for the 2020-21 Champions League group stage in Geneva. Didier Drogba has been selected to receive the 2020 UEFA President's Award. Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is to receive the 2020 UEFA President's Award. Recently, Eric Cantona has become infamous for his bizarre acceptance speech for the 2019 UEFA … “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. (More Football News). ', Balancing his charity work with studying for UEFA's executive master for international players (MIP) programme, Drogba continued: 'I had been thinking, "how can I keep having the same impact without playing, without using my physique, my legs and my heart?". Drogba will be honoured with the award in Geneva during Thursday’s Champions League draw. "Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career," Ceferin said via a UEFA statement. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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 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. The 42-year-old has been transforming lives since his retirement from professional football through his foundation which provides educational assistance to millions of school children. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin described Drogba as "a pioneer" and said the award was to recognise his "commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch". Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has been chosen to receive the 2020 Uefa President's Award after being hailed as a "pioneer" by Aleksander Ceferin. 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