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Demba Ba

Born: May 25, 1985 (age 39)

Height: 6' 2" (189cm)

Hometown: Sevres, France
Nationality: Senegal flag Senegalese

Position: Striker
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
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Career History
Senior2011West Ham United
2011-2013Newcastle United
2013-2014Chelsea
2014-2015Besiktas
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola apologises to Steven Gerrard for his "unnecessary and stupid comments" last Friday about the Liverpool legend's infamous slip in 2014.
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Oct 4, 12:41
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 17, 2022
Erling Braut Haaland breaks fresh Premier League record in win over 10-man Wolves
Erling Braut Haaland breaks another Premier League record after scoring in Manchester City's 3-0 victory away at 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Sep 17, 14:33
Erling Braut Haaland celebrates his hat-trick for Manchester City on August 27, 2022
Erling Braut Haaland looking to break another Premier League record versus Wolves
Erling Braut Haaland will be looking to break another Premier League record when Manchester City face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.
Sep 16, 09:16
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Erling Braut Haaland strike rate sees him on course to score 102 goals this season
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland is on course to end the season on 102 goals in all competitions if he sustains his current strike rate, game time and reaches every final at club level.
Sep 15, 16:19
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 31, 2022
Erling Braut Haaland hits hat-trick as Manchester City hammer Nottingham Forest
Manchester City's new signings shine as Erling Braut Haaland scores a hat-trick and Julian Alvarez nets twice in a 6-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest.
Aug 31, 21:25
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 31, 2022
Manchester City striker Erling Braut Haaland breaks Premier League scoring record
Manchester City striker Erling Braut Haaland breaks the Premier League record for most goals scored in a player's first five games in the competition.
Aug 31, 19:59
Branislav Ivanovic and Nicolas Anelka representing Chelsea in 2010.
Chelsea in the Roman Abramovich era: The kings of the January transfer window
The January transfer window creates mayhem and hesitancy in equal measure, but Chelsea have perfected the art of making pivotal decisions during the middle of the season.
Dec 29, 13:00
Paris Saint-Germain PSG manager Thomas Tuchel pictured in November 2020
Paris Saint-Germain, Istanbul Basaksehir to finish fixture on Wednesday
The clash in Paris was halted after 13 minutes, with the players departing the field 10 minutes later.
Dec 9, 08:38
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba confronts an official after an alleged racist incident in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
PSG's clash with Istanbul to be completed on Wednesday after alleged racism
The match will be completed on Wednesday.
Dec 9, 00:00
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba confronts an official after an alleged racist incident in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
CL roundup: PSG and Istanbul walk off as Man United crash out
Juventus beat Demba Barcelona while Manchester United were dumped out of the Champions League.
Dec 8, 22:58
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba confronts an official after an alleged racist incident in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir walk off after fourth official accused of racism
Tuesday night's Group H match in Paris was suspended after the Turkish team left the field in the 23rd minute, with the home side following them off.
Dec 8, 21:51
Dayot Upamecano in action for RB Leipzig on October 28, 2020
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Nov 30, 15:42
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on November 24, 2020
Bruno Fernandes inspires Man Utd to victory over Istanbul Basaksehir
The Portugal playmaker scored twice, with Marcus Rashford and Daniel James also on target in a 4-1 win.
Nov 24, 22:30
Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Everton's Allan in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United training
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms that Paul Pogba is back in training and in contention to play a part against Istanbul Basaksehir in midweek.
Nov 23, 18:40
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side lose to Istanbul Basaksehir on November 4, 2020
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Nov 5, 17:02
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on November 4, 2020
Champions League roundup: Man United suffer surprise loss to Istanbul Basaksehir
Former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea forward Demba Ba scored early on.
Nov 4, 22:31
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on November 4, 2020
Disappointing Manchester United fall to surprise defeat away to Istanbul Basaksehir
Former Premier League striker Demba Ba scored as Istanbul Basaksehir won 2-1.
Nov 4, 20:57
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 16, 2020
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Nov 2, 10:37
RB Leipzig and Julian Nagelsmann celebrate reaching the Champions League semi-finals following victory over Atletico Madrid on August 13, 2020
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Oct 18, 20:56
Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken on October 24, 2019
Preview: Copenhagen vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League fixture between Copenhagen and Istanbul Basaksehir, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 3, 17:45
Steven Gerrard's reaction to his costly slip against Chelsea in April 2014
Demba Ba expresses sympathy for former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard
Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba says that Steven Gerrard must find it "difficult to live with" the error that cost Liverpool the Premier League title in 2013-14.
Apr 27, 18:52
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on October 3, 2019
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Oct 4, 17:11
Jordan Henderson in action for Liverpool on April 5, 2019
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson vows to avoid another Chelsea slip-up
The suspended England midfielder could only watch helplessly from the stand.
Apr 13, 06:13
Sadio Mane scythes down Eden Hazard during the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea on September 29, 2018
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Apr 12, 17:40
Demba Ba in action for Besiktas in 2015
Shanghai Shenhua boss Wu Jingui hits out at alleged racist abuse towards Demba Ba
Senegal striker Demba Ba has been the victim of alleged racial abuse during a Chinese Super League game, according to his Shanghai Shenhua manager Wu Jingui.
Aug 5, 17:41
Demba Ba in action for Besiktas in 2015
Demba Ba rejoins Shanghai Shenhua
Demba Ba rejoins Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua from Turkish club Goztepe.
Jun 15, 12:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Demba Ba signs deal with Goztepe SK
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United forward Demba Ba ends his time at Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua to pen a loan deal with Goztepe SK.
Feb 1, 15:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Former Real Madrid defender Pepe joins Besiktas on free transfer
Pepe chooses Besiktas over Paris Saint-Germain by penning a three-year deal with the Turkish giants, a month after confirming his departure from Real Madrid.
Jul 4, 22:26
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
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Jun 27, 16:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Besiktas re-sign West Ham United target Demba Ba
Besiktas confirm that they have re-signed striker Demba Ba on loan from Shanghai Shenhua, despite reported interest from West Ham United.
Jan 31, 13:15
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017
Chinese Super League 'to offer £800k a week'
The Chinese Super League are reportedly prepared to offer record wages of £800,000 a week in order to land "an England player in his prime".
Jan 7, 13:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Surgeon confident Demba Ba will play football again after breaking leg
French surgeon Olivier Bringer is confident that Shanghai Shenhua striker Demba Ba will play again despite suffering a broken leg.
Jul 22, 09:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Demba Ba vows to play on despite suffering broken leg
Shanghai Shenhua striker Demba Ba refuses to retire from football despite suffering a horrific leg break during a derby match with Shanghai SIPG.
Jul 19, 23:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Demba Ba suffers potentially career-ending broken leg
Former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba suffers a potentially career-ending broken leg while playing in the Chinese Super League.
Jul 17, 17:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mile Jedinak next for China move?
Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak is reportedly a target for clubs in the Chinese Super League.
Feb 9, 19:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea deny £75m Chinese bid for Oscar
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink denies reports that a Chinese club have bid £75m for Oscar.
Feb 6, 13:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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Jul 23, 20:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Robinho signs six-month Guangzhou Evergrande contract
Ex-Manchester City ace Robinho links up with former Brazil boss Luis Felipe Scolari at Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande on a six-month deal.
Jul 16, 11:17
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