Football Players: Torres and Drogba

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Torres and Drogba

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torres and drogba

Grant explained his own emotional celebration at the end, when he peeled off his jacket, strode towards the pitch and fell to his knees, with his head in his hands.

"Today was Holocaust day in my country, and I will be making a visit to Auschwitz tomorrow," said the Israeli coach.

"This was a special day for me. Hard but very special. My father buried my grandfather with his own hands, so this day always has an extra significance. My father was the most optimistic and strong person I have ever known, so to reach the Champions League Final today of all days was unbelievable.

"It means so much to me and I am really proud of everyone at the club. Every last one, from the owner down."

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez refused to concede that his pre-match attack on Drogba may have goaded the striker into a matchwinning performance.

Drogba pointedly slid on his knees to within a few feet of the Liverpool bench after opening the scoring in the 33rd minute.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-563120/Thats-Mum--Brave-Lampard-Drogba-Chelsea-Champions-League-final.html#ixzz1Iks7D7Mh