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‘I used the disappointment of the 2008 Champions League Final to fuel me again in 2012. That was the last chance for the likes of JT, Lamps, Petr Cech and Drogba. It had become an obsession’ John Obi Mikel on Chelsea’s historic European title

Chelsea clinched their first Champions League title when they defeated Bayern Munich in the 2012 final

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‘I knew exactly what I’d done – I had made a massive mistake. When Chelsea saw what had happened, they were furious’ John Obi Mikel opens up on transfer tug of war

The Nigerian international was the subject of a battle between Manchester United and Chelsea

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‘Mourinho had to put me in my place very quickly. He sent me to the academy, then brought me back when I was ready to know I was in the big boys’ league’ John Obi Mikel recalls his early Chelsea learning curve

The Nigerian international was the subject of a controversial transfer to Chelsea in 2006

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‘It was just Sir Alex and me in a room. It was difficult to say no to the greatest manager of all time, to his face’ Why a teenage John Obi Mikel turned down Manchester United

The Nigerian was the subject of a long-running transfer dispute between Chelsea and Manchester United as a teenager

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‘This agent had a briefcase full of cash sitting right next to him, about £50,000. I was only 16, and all of these crazy things had already started happening’ John Obi Mikel on the surreal race for his signature

The Nigerian was the subject of a controversial 2006 transfer when Manchester United and Chelsea fought for his signature

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‘So Angry’—Nicolas Jackson Breaks Silence on Flamengo Red Card, Enzo Maresca Gives Verdict

Nicolas Jackson was criticised for another costly red card in Chelsea’s Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo.

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Rico Lewis challenge a ‘definite red card’ claims John Obi Mikel

Lewis was dismissed in the 88th minute of Man City’s opening match against Wydad AC

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'There were real, proper fights during training - Andriy Shevchenko knocked out Tal Ben Haim properly, Michael Ballack had a fight with Salomon Kalou and I went at it with Florent Malouda': Ex-Chelsea star recalls training ground scraps with team-mates

Chelsea players were always fighting in training, apparently...

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Chelsea: John Obi Mikel makes Enzo Maresca sack claim as he questions summer transfer business

Former Chelsea midfielder maintains club made a mistake not signing Victor Osimhen in the summer

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John Obi Mikel reveals why Chelsea failed to sign Victor Osimhen despite 'compromise' on personal terms

Nigeria international eventually joined Galatasaray on loan

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Chelsea back in Victor Osimhen talks as Napoli pursue Romelu Lukaku swap deal

Serie A giants remain eager to secure a part-exchange deal that would reunite Lukaku with Antonio Conte

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Soccer Aid 2024: England vs World XI kick-off time, lineups, tickets, location, TV, live stream tonight

England face the World XI as Mauricio Pochettino, Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard all return to Chelsea

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Ranked! The 20 best African players in Premier League history

Just how good are Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez, compared to the likes of Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure?

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John Obi Mikel 's*** himself' when he saw Sir Alex Ferguson after snubbing Man Utd transfer

John Obi Mikel turned down Manchester United to sign for Chelsea when he moved to the Premier League, despite Sir Alex Ferguson's efforts to lure him to Old Trafford

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John Obi Mikel makes feelings clear on Graham Potter with brutal act after Chelsea sacking

Chelsea confirmed the sacking of Graham Potter earlier this month and former midfielder John Obi Mikel admitted that the club made the right decision to dismiss him

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Chelsea news: Graham Potter accused of 'madness' as Jose Mourinho pointer sent to boss

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been criticised for his stance on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who remains out in the cold at Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour

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John Obi Mikel calls former Chelsea team-mate "laziest footballer I've ever seen"

John Obi Mikel has called out former Chelsea colleague Eden Hazard for being the "laziest footballer" he'd ever known on the training pitch but marvelled at his ability to turn it on come matchday

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Jose Mourinho left Mohamed Salah in tears after "ripping into him" in dressing room rant

Mohamed Salah scored just twice during his ill-fated spell at Chelsea, failing to make the grade under Jose Mourinho, who ruled the dressing room with an iron fist

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Kevin De Bruyne admission speaks volumes after he angrily pushed Mikel Arteta

Kevin De Bruyne is often portrayed as a quiet and calm individual but he clashed with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta on the touchline during Man City's win over Arsenal

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Mohamed Salah 'left in tears' after dressing room blast from manager

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has spoken about a time Jose Mourinho upset Mohamed Salah during his days at Stamford Bridge

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Mark Clattenburg listed his five worst player fall outs including John Obi Mikel spat

Mark Clattenburg was one of the top officials in the Premier League, but had a number of run-ins with the players he refereed, including former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel

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Todd Boehly sent Cristiano Ronaldo Chelsea transfer warning amid 'horrible' Man Utd scenario

Chelsea were linked with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer transfer window and the former Manchester United star is now a free agent following an explosive TV interview

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Todd Boehly dealt £14m AC Milan transfer setback as Chelsea face Rafael Leao contract battle

Chelsea have been put on hold in the race with Manchester City to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan amid a contract dispute from the striker's time at Sporting

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Chelsea sent Jude Bellingham transfer warning as Potter told why Liverpool could accelerate bid

Chelsea have been warned that Liverpool could be left no choice but to do what it takes to sign Jude Bellingham in the summer

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