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Drogba ‘refused to play’
- Updated: October 17, 2016
Didier Drogba refused to play in a crunch fixture for Montreal Impact after learning he would not start the game, according to his boss.
The Impact, who booked their place in the MLS Cup play-offs with a 2-2 draw against Toronto on Sunday, announced on their Twitter feed before the game that their high-profile Drogba was absent with back trouble.
But head coach Mauro Biello confirmed after the match that reports Drogba had demanded to be removed …
