Didier Drogba

Having a stadium in France named after a footballer from the Ivory Coast, even if I'm proud of my France-Ivory Coast background, is a great proof of integration.

I prefer people to see me as an Ivorian and as a patriot.

I have won many trophies in my time, but nothing will ever top helping win the battle for peace in my country.

Coaches can teach you two things: confidence and technique.

When you don't win games, yeah, you lose confidence. That's normal.

In football, the good thing is things can change in a second.

People think footballers are all like robots - we can control everything on the pitch. But your heart is beating 200 times a minute; it's very, very physical.