When Didier Drogba Drank From Kid's 'Magic' Water Bottle, Got An Assist, Then Celebrated With Kid

"What is in the water in Pheonix?!" screams the US commentator.

Here's some context. Before taking the corner in the 70th minute of Pheonix Rising's USL clash against LA Galaxy II, former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba approached two lads who were sitting at a table right by the flag behind the advertising hoardings.

He wasn't going for a chat.

Instead, the Ivorian forward grabbed the kid's water bottle and started drinking from it.

Seconds later, the experienced Drogba whipped in corner from the left hand side against LA Galaxy II and seconds later, grabbed an assist to make it 3-3.

He proceeded to run straight over to the lads - who looked stunned to say the least - and poured the rest of the water on his head while celebrating.

This will still go down as one of the greatest celebrations ever.

Phoenix Rising FC's Twitter account uploaded the following footage with the caption: "Can confirm Drogba told the youngster that they would score on the corner."

There was clearly something in the water in Pheonix that night.

Seven minutes after he celebrated with the two lads, Drogba scored the eventual winner from the penalty spot to give his team a historic 4-3 win in the United Soccer League clash.

Don't you just miss watching Drogba rip it up for Chelsea on a weekly basis?

What a player he was.

Featured Image Credit: USL

Topics: Chelsea, Football, Goal

Jack Kenmare

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