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Mikel John Obi says snubbing Man Utd for Chelsea was the ‘best decision of my life’

Mikel John Obi says snubbing Man Utd for Chelsea was the ‘best decision of my life’

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Mikel John Obi has described the decision join Chelsea instead of Manchester United as, ‘the best decision I have ever made in my life’. Last week the Chelsea and Nigeria legend announced his retirement from football having enjoyed a successful and trophy laden career at both club and international level. He is best known for his spell at Stamford Bridge, where he played 372 games for the Blues, winning two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League and the League Cup.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But his career could have looked very different had he instead joined the Red devils, which very nearly happened. Rafael van der Vaart blasts ‘annoying’ Man Utd star Antony What Fernandes & Lisandro Mar...
Coronavirus: John Obi Mikel’s contract at Trabzonspor terminated after he refused to play

Coronavirus: John Obi Mikel’s contract at Trabzonspor terminated after he refused to play

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Former Chelsea player Jon Obi Mikel has left Turkish side Trabzonspor because matches in the country are still going ahead. Mikel, who played 368 games for Chelsea between 2006 and 2017, said he did not feel comfortable with top-flight matches in Turkey being played despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Super Lig club confirmed in a statement that the Nigerian midfielder, who joined them on a free last year and had a contract until May 2021, had left by mutual consent. "There is more to life than football," the 32-year-old player had said on Instagram on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I do not feel comfortable and don't want to play football in this situation. Everyon...
Mikel speaks on Roman Abramovich asking him to return to Chelsea

Mikel speaks on Roman Abramovich asking him to return to Chelsea

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Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has denied that the blues owner, Roman Abramovich, asked him to return to the club and take up a coaching role. There were speculations that the Nigerian had been approached, to either work in the club's Academy or as an assistant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was believed to be Roman Abramovich’s reward to the midfielder who spent 11 years at the club. But Mikel Obi, while speaking with AOIFootball, described the rumours as “lies”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He said: “Honestly, I do not know where such stories are emanating from. I’m surprised at the news because no such discussion or meetings have taken place between me and the club’s hierarchy as regards any form...
Rohr confirms fractured metacarpal for Mikel Obi

Rohr confirms fractured metacarpal for Mikel Obi

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Gernot Rohr remains positive John Obi Mikel will play against Argentina despite confirming that the midfielder suffered fractured metacarpal in their 2-0 win against Iceland. Mikel was hurt in the victory at Volgograd Arena and played the latter stage of the match in pains. However, the German refused to rule the 31-year-old out of the crucial tie against Jorge Sampaoli’s men while saying that his team looks set. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Unfortunately there is one injury. We have the captain who has a fracture of the metacarpal, but I think he can play with a cast,” said Rohr. “So, the medical team is working on him. “We are now preparing for our next game against Argentina. We’re focused on this game and we’ll do all to prepare this team in...
Mikel Obi hits out at Conte over lack of respect

Mikel Obi hits out at Conte over lack of respect

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John Obi Mikel has accused Chelsea manager Antonio Conte of showing a lack of respect as he was forced towards the exits at Stamford Bridge in 2016. The Nigeria international had spent a decade at Chelsea when another change in the dugout brought Antonio Conte to west London. Conte quickly saw Mikel surplus to requirements, despite a loyal servant boasting two Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and Europa League win and three FA cups on an enviable CV. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel is unhappy at how his time at the club came to an end, but nevertheless Chelsea still holds a special place in his heart. Mikel told The Sun on his time in England: “Definitely it was the right time [to leave] because when you have a manager who... you...
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