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    Drogba Out of World Cup

    SION, Switzerland -- Didier Drogba told teammate Kolo Toure that he will miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm Friday in a warmup match.

    "For him, he said, the World Cup is finished," Toure said.

    The 32-year-old Drogba was taken off 15 minutes into Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Japan after a high challenge by Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka. He was then rushed to a hospital.

    "We can just see on his face that he was sad, and when he is like that you can't ask more," Toure said. "It is difficult for us because he is such a really important player."

    Team spokesman Eric Kacou told The Associated Press that "it is a fracture in his right arm," but coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said the team hadn't officially ruled out its captain.

    "We are not sure yet," Eriksson said, saying Drogba's participation was "still a possibility."

    Toure said Ivory Coast's players were hoping for a surprising recovery, and said the team would know more later Friday.

    Tulio said he had no intention of hurting Drogba.

    "God and everybody in the stadium saw it was a normal challenge," said the Brazil-born defender, who was shown a yellow card. "I do hope he gets better in time to play in the World Cup."

    Drogba scored 29 goals in 32 Premier League matches this season, helping Chelsea win the title.

    Friday's friendly was the final warmup for Ivory Coast and Japan before they travel to South Africa. The Ivorians open the World Cup on June 15 against Portugal in Port Elizabeth, while Japan begins a day earlier against Cameroon in Bloemfontein.

    Drogba appeared to be holding his right side after Tulio's challenge. After returning from the hospital, the striker entered the team bus without speaking to reporters.

    Eriksson said the injury was unlucky, and didn't blame Tulio.

    "It wasn't bad or stupid. He didn't want to hurt anyone," the Swedish coach said. "Football is a game of contact."


    Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

    http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-c...cc=5901?ver=us

    man, one of my favorite players. so unfortunate.

    #2
    Really disappointing
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      #3
      Yep, it's ashame, because Drogba would've helped Ivory Coast in the group of death. Now, I still fancy Portugal and Brazil to progress.
      I've learnt it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts

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        #4
        WOW so many top players out

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          #5
          he may be fit

          http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=1958629

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            #6
            Now only Messi and Xavi out and we have officially the worst WC ever!

            Normally I even look forward to the less interesting UEFA CUP games, let alone WC's and EC's, but this WC until now does nothing to me.
            I hope the feeling comes once it starts...
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              #7
              Rumor is that the Japanese player that broke his arm was actually a NK agent placed within the line-up.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Abbas85 View Post
                Rumor is that the Japanese player that broke his arm was actually a NK agent placed within the line-up.
                Lol, typical rumour. I pretty much doubt that lol
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Amin_ View Post
                  Now only Messi and Xavi out and we have officially the worst WC ever!
                  Normally I even look forward to the less interesting UEFA CUP games, let alone WC's and EC's, but this WC until now does nothing to me.
                  I hope the feeling comes once it starts...
                  i dont understand, the worst world cup out of the last 3, and the only one which hasnt been unbeleivable was 2002 cos shit teams got far and shity timezone.

                  The only really big name injured so far is Drogba, Rio is just as important as: both Coles, Crouch, Johnson and probably not as important as lenoon, rooney etc.

                  Why are you so worried when there are so many star players still playing?

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                    #10
                    So many freaking injuries this world cup

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                      #11
                      no iran

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                        #12
                        video here
                        http://www.zie.nl/video/wk-2010/Drog...K/m1bz16cfvxri

                        no disrespect to ivory coast but with or without him they dnt have much chance of going through from a group that includes portugal and brazil.

                        GRACIAS PEP

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                          #13
                          this will be the worst WC ever..... damn poor drogba, he is really a beast

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                            #14
                            John Obi Mikel the latest player set to miss the World Cup finals
                            We thank and support Mr.Kamran Delan for many years of dedication and service to Iranian Football Community.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by persepolisfan View Post
                              this will be the worst WC ever..... damn poor drogba, he is really a beast
                              Not really. It can be the best world cup ever, simply because players that haven't played that much in the season, will have more opportunities because of injuries etc.. and new stars will rise. Thats World Cup is there. Every year there is an injury to players, you have to get on with it.


                              Originally posted by Haf3z View Post
                              John Obi Mikel the latest player set to miss the World Cup finals
                              Yep, the curse of Chelsea. No Ballack,Essien,Mikel, and Drogba is uncertainty.. i just hope Lamps,Two Coles andd JT are fit
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