The Didier Drogba Foundation is to be investigated by the Charity Commission over "serious regulatory concerns," but the former Chelsea striker and Ivory Coast international vehemently denies any wrongdoing and has vowed to take legal action a report by the Daily Mail.
The investigation follows the release of the Mail story which alleged that Drogba's foundation misused charitable donations intended to fund development projects in his home country of Ivory Coast.
Drogba, who now plays at MLS franchise Montreal Impact, has described the report as "factually incorrect and libellous."
David Holdsworth, chief operating officer at the Charity Commission, said in a statement: "We have serious regulatory concerns about a number of compliance issues raised and have contacted the Didier Drogba Foundation to seek an urgent response.