Didier Drogba shows his appreciation to Erling Haaland after the Man City striker kept his Ballon d’Or promise by recreating the Chelsea legend’s iconic goal celebration

With Manchester City’s Erling Haaland paying homage to Didier Drogba by recreating the former Chelsea star’s iconic celebration, it’s proof that legends influence the world of soccer, evident from the barley believable excellence of Haaland’s craftsmanship in the performance against Young Boys where he scored twice.

Drogba recently asked Haaland to immortalize their encounter from last week’s Ballon d’Or ceremony by recreating his iconic celebration after scoring in a game. Haaland, unhesitatingly, abided by Drogba’s request, demonstrating a goal celebration strikingly similar to his.

This act was met with encouragement not only from Drogba but also from the soccer world at large, which was evident from the subsequent social media posts. Alongside an image of both players recreating the infamous celebration, the conversation and agreement between them quickly gained the attention of the soccer community.

The significance of the ceremony was amplified through this recreation. The image signified not only cross-generational camaraderie but also the unspoken bond shared amidst celebrated soccer stars, effectively transcending the boundaries of solo achievement and resonating with soccer fans all over the world.

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