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John Obi Mikel: "Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones in this critical time."

Mikel leaves Trabzonspor after protesting against games

John Obi Mikel has had his Trabzonspor contract terminated by mutual consent after the former Chelsea midfielder took to Instagram to protest that matches in Turkey were still going ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 18 Mar 20

John Obi Mikel returns to English football with 'Boro

Middlesbrough have signed former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel on a short-term deal from China's Tianjin Teda.

Soccer • 24 Jan 19

John Obi Mikel attempts to dispossess Leo Messi during the World Cup group game against Argentina

Mikel's father kidnapped hours before World Cup game

John Obi Mikel has revealed he played against Argentina in the crucial World Cup group finale just hours after being informed his father had been kidnapped by armed bandits.

Soccer • 03 Jul 18

Mikel latest to join China exodus

John Obi Mikel has become the latest Chelsea player to head to the Chinese Super League after announcing he is joining Tianjin TEDA.

Soccer • 06 Jan 17

John Obi Mikel: 'I don't even know the Europa League song'

Mikel fed up with Europa League

John Obi Mikel has admitted to struggling for motivation for Chelsea's Europa League campaign and is desperate to return to the Champions League next season.

Soccer • 09 Apr 13

Mikel signs new Chelsea deal

John Obi Mikel has signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea, the club announced.

Soccer • 05 Dec 12

Clattenburg interviewed in FA racism inquiry

Mark Clattenburg was interviewed yesterday by the English FAas part of the investigation into Chelsea's claim that the referee used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.

Soccer • 09 Nov 12

Clattenburg has offered to fully co-operate with any investigation arising from the Stamford Bridge clash

Police probe claims against Clattenburg

British Police have launched a formal investigation into allegations Mark Clattenburg used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata.

Soccer • 30 Oct 12

Mark Clattenburg is waiting to see if the police will look into John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata's complaints

Clattenburg waits on police response

Mark Clattenburg and the FA are both waiting to discover whether police will investigate allegations the referee used "inappropriate language" towards Chelsea stars John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata.

Soccer • 30 Oct 12

John Obi Mikel has a word with Clattenburg as Juan Mata looks on during the clash with Manchester United

Union support for referee Clattenburg

The referees' union Prospect has pledged its "full support" to Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea accused him of using "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata.

Soccer • 30 Oct 12

John Obi Mikel admitted he was at fault for Juventus' equaliser last night

Chelsea condemn racist abuse on Twitter of Mikel

Chelsea tonight condemned racist abuse of John Obi Mikel on Twitter, after the midfielder deleted his account.

Soccer • 20 Sep 12

John Obi Mikel

Mikel leaves Trabzonspor after protesting against games

John Obi Mikel returns to English football with 'Boro

Mikel's father kidnapped hours before World Cup game

Mikel latest to join China exodus

Mikel fed up with Europa League

Mikel signs new Chelsea deal

Clattenburg interviewed in FA racism inquiry

Police probe claims against Clattenburg

Clattenburg waits on police response

Union support for referee Clattenburg

Chelsea condemn racist abuse on Twitter of Mikel

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