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After a pulsating 2–2 draw between the Montreal Impact and Toronto FC at Stade Saputo on Sunday, Didier Drogba’s absence garnered far more interest than the hosts qualifying for their third MLS playoffs in five years.
Chelsea are champions of European football after beating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout 4–3 to win their first Champions League title.
Chelsea drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane extending their winless streak in the Premier League to five games.
Portugal and Ivory Coast both face injury issues in a group that includes Brazil.
Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka scored as Chelsea beat Liverpool 2—0 on Sunday to take over top spot in the English Premier League after Manchester United failed to beat Sunderland.
In one of the most incredible soccer games in Champions League history, Chelsea progressed to the semifinals after a 4—4 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
