Football Icon, Didier Drogba on Wednesday, January 13 announced the end of the marriage between him and his wife Lalla.

The Ivorian International and Chelsea Legend disclosed this when he was clarifying their marriage status.

This was following rumours making rounds that they were no longer living together as husband and wife.

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Drogba and Lalla tied the knot on June 12, 2011, in Monaco in the presence of selected guests.

The 42-year-old made this on his Instagram page disclosing that;

“I am not used to my private life, but due to speculation in the media today,

“I will confirm that unfortunately after 20 years together Lalla and I have made the difficult decision separate last year.”

“We remain very close and our main goal has been our children and to protect them and the privacy of the family.”