Didier Drogba's Chelsea Career Has Created the Stereotype of the Ideal Modern Forward

As a believer in the attacking philosophy shown by Barcelona in recent years, I've generally never given much liking towards Didier Drogba. Nevertheless, it must be said that as much as I hate him for his dives and rants at referees, I hate him most because he proves that a direct passing approach in games can work.

The Ivorian is a striker who is usually utilized to counter teams who show quality on the ball, such as Barcelona. He's big, strong and fast. Plus, to say that he's got quite a good touch for a big man would be undermining his overall skill, because he's got a good technique to go along with his Paul Bunyan-like physique.

In a time where football tactics are aplenty and the 'ideal' way of playing football is being redefined, Didier Drogba has proven in his spell at Chelsea that a 21st century forward should be exactly in his mould.

Chelsea's European Conquest Shows an Alternative Path to Success

Over the course of around 3 hours, Bayern Munich were bullying Chelsea around at the Allianz Arena. They attacked fiercely, shot rapidly and dominated convincingly. All Chelsea could do was hit a long ball and pray that a counter-attack would get them results.

At the end of the 90 minutes, the side that played the better brand of football found themselves level on goals at 1-1. At the end of the 30 minutes of extra time, the better team missed a glorious chance to win after it's usually dependable star winger missed a penalty. Ten kicks later, the better team finished as the second-best team in the tournament.

Chelsea were victors in the UEFA Champions League Final. Whether it was deserved or not is another issue, the bottom line is that they won a trophy by defending and gambling.

Champions League Final Sparks Flashbacks of Famous Encounters of the Past

Bayern Munich were once again robbed of a victory by an English side in the UEFA Champions League final. After the loss to Chelsea, they have now faced an English opposition four times in the summit of Europe's most prestigious club competition and only managing one victory. They won against Leeds United in 1975, but lost to Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea in 1982, 1999 and 2012, respectively.

That means Germany's most successful and decorated side have lost in their last three outings in the Champions League (and formerly European Cup) finals against English foes.

No one will dare argue and say that Chelsea played better than FC Hollywood, but everyone must admit that the Blues' victory was impressive and quite well deserved.