LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Didier Drogba of Chelsea is lifted by his team mates as he is substituted during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 24, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba Carried Off by Team-Mates in Final Blues Appearance

Sean SwabyMay 24, 2015

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba played his final match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday after announcing earlier on that he'd continue his footballing career elsewhere.

The man who sealed Champions League triumph for Chelsea from the penalty spot in 2012 and won both the Premier League and the FA Cup four times with the club was given a proper send-off.

He was substituted off during the first half for Diego Costa so Stamford Bridge could shower him with praise, and his team-mates hoisted the Ivorian and carried him off in a wonderful scene.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea and Didier Drogba of Chelsea hug as he is replaced to Diego Costa during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 24, 2015 in London, England. (P

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What a marvellous ovation for Drogba from everybody inside Stamford Bridge. Totally deserved. A true Chelsea legend. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 24, 2015"