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# John Obi MIkel

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Turbulent Times
'There's more to life than football' - John Obi Mikel quits Turkish club after expressing fears
The ex-Chelsea midfielder does not feel comfortable continuing to play with Trabzonspor after the outbreak of coronavirus.
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Mar 18th 2020, 10:50 AM
Done Deal
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Mikel back in England to boost Boro's promotion bid
The 31-year-old has signed with the Championship club until the end of the season.
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Jan 24th 2019, 11:37 AM
emotional toll
'I played while my father was in the hands of bandits': Mikel reveals kidnap ordeal overshadowed Argentina clash
The Nigerian captain was told to call kidnappers hours before last Tuesday’s World Cup group D meeting kicked off.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 12:35 PM
aggrieved
Mikel claims Nigeria denied 'clear penalty' in Argentina loss
The Super Eagles believe they should have been awarded a spot kick during a thrilling encounter, despite the match officials making use of VAR.
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Jun 26th 2018, 10:53 PM
Looking Back
"Fergie told me: ‘Why would you turn down United?'"
John Obi Mikel became embroiled in a tug-of-war back in 2005, with the Red Devils announcing a deal before missing out to the Blues
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Nov 9th 2017, 1:44 PM
Transfer News
Another Chelsea player is making a lucrative move to China
John Obi Mikel is set to follow in the footsteps of former teammates Oscar and Ramires.
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Jan 6th 2017, 9:22 AM
Super Sub
Substitute Cavani has final say as PSG edge thrilling last 16 first-leg
Uruguayan makes immediate impact to see French side take slim advantage to England.
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Feb 16th 2016, 9:55 PM
winning ways
And Yaya does it again: 3-in-a-row for Toure as he wins African Footballer of the Year
The Manchester City star beat John Obi Mikel and Didier Drogba to claim the award.
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Jan 9th 2014, 10:26 PM
Football friends
Former ref: I rang Alex Ferguson and asked for his help in racism row
Mark Halsey reveals details of what was a “very good relationship” with former Manchester United boss.
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Sep 16th 2013, 10:25 AM
clatt is back
6 months after 'monkey' allegations, Clattenburg will ref Chelsea game
The referee was accused, by midfielder Ramires, of using inappropriate language towards John Obi Mikel.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 5:51 PM
Reprimanded
Mikel handed three-match ban after United race row
The midfielder has been punished for clashing with match officials following the controversial 3-2 defeat.
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Dec 6th 2012, 5:48 PM
conjecture
Opinion: Chelsea should be docked points for Clattenburg accusations
Their behaviour, and subsequent refusal to apologise for it, warrants a severe punishment, writes Paul Fennessy.
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Nov 25th 2012, 9:15 AM
Man in black
In the clear but Mark Clattenburg admits he feared for his refereeing career
Premier League official Clattenburg was cleared by the Football Association yesterday of racially abusing John Obi Mikel.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 9:20 AM
Premier League
Met Police drop Clattenburg investigation
FA Investigation will continue with results expected later this week.
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Nov 13th 2012, 6:40 PM
Controversy
Clattenburg sidelined again amid 'racism' row
The referee will sit out a second weekend of fixtures following the allegations made by Chelsea.
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Nov 5th 2012, 5:10 PM
Ref Row
Chelsea lodge official complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg
“We will cooperate fully with The FA and the police as they each investigate the matter,” a club statement reads.
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Oct 31st 2012, 6:00 PM
Ref Row
Clattenburg controversy: Mata, Torres did not hear comment, says Romeu
“From what I have understood they didn’t hear anything,” Chelsea midfielder Oriel Romeu tells Spanish radio.
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Oct 30th 2012, 10:52 AM
Controversy
Mikel shuts Twitter account after racist abuse (updated)
Meanwhile, there were also allegations of racism following tonight’s game between Tottenham and Lazio.
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Sep 20th 2012, 10:28 PM
Done Deal
The Departures Lounge: your daily transfer gossip round-up
Carlo Ancelotti reckons there are bargains to be had at Chelsea. Having picked up one defender, the PSG boss could return with his piggy bank for another.
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Jan 27th 2012, 2:34 PM