Obi Mikel meets Roberto Carlos: Inside story of Real Madrid’s Galacticos, Beckham’s brilliance & Ronaldo’s ‘98 woes
John Obi Mikel is in Madrid to catch up with arguably the greatest left-back in the history of the game: Roberto Carlos.
In this wide-ranging interview, the Brazilian legend opens up on what life was like as a Real Madrid ‘Galactico’. The highs, the lows, and the stories from inside one of the most famous dressing rooms of all-time. What was it like playing with Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane? What REALLY led to the fight between Thomas Gravesen and Robinho? And who was the greatest of them all? His answer might surprise you.
Roberto also takes us into the Brazilian dressing room before the 1998 World Cup Final? What is the truth behind Ronaldo’s ‘injury’? And just how good was Ronaldinho?
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The death of Nigeria’s World Cup dream: ‘Voodoo’ farce, NFF cull & a future Obi Mikel role?
There’s only one thing on John Obi Mikel’s mind in this episode of Taking the Mikel: Nigeria’s failure to reach the World Cup Finals. Again.
The former Super Eagles captain calls for every member of the NFF to stand down in the wake of their defeat to DR Congo, opens the door to joining a new-look board IF certain criteria is met and asks the question: why hasn’t any African nation used ‘voodoo practices’ to actually win the World Cup?
Eric Chelle’s long-term future as coach also comes under the microscope while Obi Mikel makes no secret of the fact over who he’ll be supporting next summer now.
A must-listen for all Nigerian football fans struggling to come to terms with their side’s World Cup demise and eager to see a regime chance at the top of the Nigerian Football Federation.
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John Terry RETURNS: ‘Disgraceful’ Abramovich treatment, Diego Costa shithousery & his dream Chelsea signing
‘Mr Chelsea’ himself John Terry returns to the Obi One Podcast. Only this time he joins his former teammate John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy in front of a live audience at the Clapham Grand in London.
JT and Mikel share a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes from Chelsea’s unforgiving dressing room. From standards to superstitions; Petr Cech’s unforgettable first training session, Tal Ben Haim’s bold request and Didier Drogba’s pre-match ritual.
Terry also reveals Carlo Ancelotti’s love of a post-game cigarette, how close he came to a dressing room punch-up with Rafa Benitez and why he’ll always be Roman Abramovich’s number one supporter.
The former Chelsea captain also gives his verdict on Enzo Maresca’s side and picks out a former Blue as his dream signing.
And if all of that wasn’t enough, tune in, as Obi Mikel reveals why you should never, EVER get in a lift with Diego Costa!
John Terry and John Obi Mikel, in conversation with Chris McHardy. A must-watch for all Chelsea fans.
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Chelsea trio ‘best in the world’, absurd Guardiola criticism & same old Arsenal?
John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back with a new Taking the Mikel as they reflect on a weekend that saw the old Manchester City return in their 3-0 win over Liverpool.
Obi Mikel goes to war with Pep Guardiola naysayers but not before waxing lyrical about a trio of Chelsea players he believes forms the best midfield three in world football.
He also can’t resist another dig at Arsenal as they drop points at Sunderland plus he’s in good spirts ahead of Nigeria’s make-or-break World Cup playoff meeting with Gabon. And he’s asked for one thing…
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Filipe Luís exclusive: Simeone’s Genius, How I Beat Chelsea & My Managerial Secrets
In this episode of the Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel sits down with a young manager destined for the very top: his former Chelsea team-mate Filipe Luís.
In this exclusive, in-depth conversation, Filipe Luís discusses life as Flamengo boss, his managerial traits and why he treats everyone differently in the dressing room.
He also outlines why Diego Simeone has had the biggest impact on his footballing life, gives a detailed tactical breakdown of how his side beat Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup and recalls the time José Mourinho said he was “shit”.
Hear from a manager destined to managing one of Europe’s biggest clubs sooner rather than later. John Obi Mikel in conversation with Filipe Luís.
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