Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba has launched an underwear range to raise funds for his charitable foundation.

The Galatasaray striker designed the men's underwear and beachwear collection, which goes on sale next month, with French label HOM.

The former Chelsea man revealed the news on his Instagram account, saying: "I'm very proud to announce the launch of my underwear brand. The first underwear brand that will be launched to support a foundation, my foundation, The didierdrogbafoudation. €1 from every pair sold will go to my foundation."

Drogba follows in the footsteps of former England captain David Beckham and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo in launching an underwear range.