Chelsea's Didier Drogba (L) celebrates after scoring against Liverpool during their FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium in London, May 5, 2012. (Photo: AP)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has expressed pride in himself and his team after scoring in Saturday's FA Cup final and defeating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.
"We made history, not only me. The result is great for us, for the fans, for the club. Our fourth FA Cup final, fourth win, fourth trophy, so I'm happy. That's why we play football, to play finals," Drogba told the English media.
"That's the reason why I came here," said the 34-year-old Ivorian forward, who scored in a record fourth FA Cup final. "I'm very proud. I'm very proud of it, but I have to give credit to all my team-mates."
The Blues will be expecting much from their talented star in the Champions League final against Germany’s powerhouse Bayern Munich on 19 May.
"That's the reason why I came here, to win trophies and to make history with the club," said Drogba, "It's a great feeling, it's a great feeling. I'm always surprised to score here.
"As I always said, my last goal is the most beautiful one and this one is the most beautiful because the feeling is... I don't know how to explain. I just appreciate the cup and cheering with the fans."
Drogba, who joined Chelsea in 2004, will have to renew his contract with them as it expiries this season.
"During the last six years, I've been playing here in all the finals, I'm really happy and I really want to thank them because they always put me in the best conditions to score goals.
"We had a few difficult times," he said, refusing to enter into the debate whether interim manager Di Matteo should be handed the reins full-time. "That's not for me to decide. The only thing I know is that he's doing a great job.
"He's been talking to the players a lot, trying to bring the confidence back. We help him as well because it's not easy for him. He was a good friend with Andre, so it was also difficult for him. So, I think all together we made this."
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