Drogba ‘outstanding actor’

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes accused Chelsea striker Didier Drogba of being ‘an outstanding actor’ as a war of words developed between the two sides ahead of tonight’s Champions League final.

Drogba drew criticism for his antics in the first-leg of their semi-final with Barcelona and is certain to start in what may be his last game for Chelsea.

And Heynckes’ ill-judged choice of words is likely to act as a further spur to the Ivorian. Bayern later attempted to clarify their manager’s comments, claiming that he meant ‘performer’ rather than ‘actor’, but the damage had already been done.