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How Anelka, Drogba blazed trail with chaotic season in China

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Chelsea FC 's French Didier Drogba runs for the ball during a friendly football match against Werder Bremenon August 3, 2014 in Bremen, northern Germany. Bremen won the match 3-0.. [AFP PHOTO / TOBIAS SCHWARZ]

A pay dispute, an eccentric owner and smashed-up furniture -- and arguing with fans for refusing to bow.

When Premier League stars Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka made surprising moves to China in 2012, they put Chinese football on the map.

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