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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

The Independent UK

'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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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

Liverpool Echo

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

Daily Mirror

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

Football London

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

Football London

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

Football London

How Chelsea could line up vs Crystal Palace amid N'Golo Kante injury update and striker dilemma

Graham Potter has a wealth of options at his disposal ahead of Chelsea's clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday

Football London

Chelsea plan meeting with Bundesliga boss as Todd Boehly eyes Serge Gnabry transfer repeat

Chelsea have been in the market for a sporting director for some time now and Bundesliga boss Tim Steidten is set for further talks regarding the vacancy

Football London

Levi Colwill gives Graham Potter verdict as 'next John Terry' drops Chelsea transfer hint

Levi Colwill could be set for a bright future at Chelsea under Graham Potter after he moved on loan to Brighton this season before the manager made the switch in the opposite direction

Football London

Chelsea and Man Utd rue transfer mistake as 'next Erling Haaland' shows what they missed out on

Benjamin Sesko was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United in the summer - the two clubs have already been shown what they've missed out on

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