Drogba embarrassed by outburst

Striker admits apology was necessary for behaviour

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Drogba embarrassed by outburst

Drogba confronting Ovrebo

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Didier Drogba admits he is embarrassed by his behaviour after Barcelona knocked Chelsea out of last season's UEFA Champions League.

The Ivory Coast ace erupted following the full-time whistle of Barca's away goals success against Guus Hiddink's Blues at Stamford Bridge.

Although Chelsea took the lead in the game, Drogba was furious referee Tom Henning Ovrebo turned down numerous penalty appeals.

The striker vented his frustration at full time by confronting the Norwegian referee and swearing at the television cameras.

Drogba admits his son was watching the game and knows he behaved inappropriately and that he set the wrong example for youngsters.

Worries

"I don't always worry about what people think," said Drogba.

"On this occasion it was really important to come out and apologise because of the kids watching the game.

"My son was watching with his friends from school and I was embarrassed by my behaviour.

"The good thing is Isaac came to me and said, 'It's not right what you did, dad, you should have had more penalties, but it's not right to do that to referees'.

Calm

"He's eight and he plays for Chelsea's Under-9s, but is very different to me, he's really calm.

"It was really difficult for me after the Barcelona game because I made a mistake but I was frustrated that people didn't understand why I reacted.

"I apologised, but I also wanted to show I'm not the person people think I am.

"I'm not a bad guy, I just want to win and sometimes I react."