John Obi Mikel
Preview: England vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Nigeria.
May 31, 13:06
Nigeria announce preliminary 2018 World Cup squad
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr names a provisional 30-man squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia which features Arsenal's Alex Iwobi and Chelsea's Victor Moses.
May 15, 19:26
Five Nigeria players who could move to the Premier League after World Cup
A number of Premier League players will represent Nigeria in the World Cup this summer, but which Super Eagles players could make the switch to England for next season?
Apr 8, 13:24
Antonio Conte: 'Premier League title just the start for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims that his side's likely title success was made all the more difficult by the loss of fringe players earlier in the season.
May 7, 22:58
Juan Mata incident 'played part in Mark Clattenburg departure'
Former referees' chief Keith Hackett claims that Mark Clattenburg's surprise decision to depart England for Saudi Arabia could be down to an incident involving Juan Mata.
Feb 17, 19:12
Interview: Morecambe boss Jim Bentley worried football's mega rich squeezing out local clubs
Morecambe boss Jim Bentley speaks to Sports Mole about how the smaller clubs are "feeling the pinch" due to the money flooding into top-level football.
Jan 20, 18:36
Chinese Super League imposes foreign players cap
Chinese Super League clubs will only be able to start matches with three non-Asians on the field under new rules.
Jan 15, 14:15
Chelsea planning tour of China, Japan?
Chelsea are reportedly planning a tour of China and Japan this summer as part of their pre-season preparations.
Jan 13, 12:36
Report: Antonio Conte to block Ruben Loftus-Cheek loan exit
Antonio Conte reportedly intends to keep Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Stamford Bridge this month, despite strong loan interest from a number of clubs.
Jan 9, 15:55
Xavi: 'China a big threat to Europe'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that the Chinese Super League "has to be taken very seriously" as a threat to European football.
Jan 6, 22:44
John Obi Mikel confirms Chelsea exit ahead of switch to Chinese Super League
John Obi Mikel announces that he is leaving Chelsea after 10 years to join Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA.
Jan 6, 09:47
Valencia confirm talks with John Obi Mikel over January transfer
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is in talks with Valencia over a January switch, having failed to make a single appearance under Antonio Conte.
Jan 3, 18:07
Valencia 'confident of John Obi Mikel deal'
A report claims that Valencia are confident of beating a host of clubs to the signature of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel next month.
Dec 27, 18:02
Report: John Obi Mikel in talks with Marseille over January switch
Chelsea's second-longest serving player, John Obi Mikel, is reportedly close to sealing a January transfer to French side Marseille.
Dec 19, 14:00
Samson Siasia: 'John Obi Mikel ready to leave Chelsea'
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia says that John Obi Mikel has accepted that his future is away from Chelsea.
Dec 14, 12:30
Odion Ighalo wants John Obi Mikel to join him at Watford
Watford striker Odion Ighalo calls on his club to move for Chelsea midfielder and fellow Nigerian John Obi Mikel in the January transfer window.
Dec 9, 17:12
Report: Jose Mourinho plotting shock John Obi Mikel reunion
A report claims that John Obi Mikel, out of contract at Chelsea next season after more than a decade at the club, is wanted by former boss Jose Mourinho at Man United.
Nov 28, 22:56
John Obi Mikel coy on Chelsea future
Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel hints that he will leave Chelsea in January if he continues to be overlooked by Blues boss Antonio Conte.
Nov 25, 18:46
Chelsea captain John Terry ruled out of Tottenham Hotspur clash
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that captain John Terry will miss two to three weeks with a muscular injury.
Nov 25, 13:46
John Obi Mikel 'frustrated' by lack of communication from Antonio Conte
John Obi Mikel says that he has been left in limbo at Chelsea due to a lack of communication, which he admits has left him feeling 'frustrated'.
Nov 13, 17:33
Antonio Conte criticised by Nigeria manager for John Obi Mikel treatment
John Obi Mikel admits that his time at Chelsea may well be up, as his national team boss takes a swipe at Antonio Conte for his treatment of the experienced midfielder.
Nov 11, 10:13
Report: Chelsea target Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti
Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, who is believed to be considering his future.
Nov 9, 18:50
Antonio Conte: 'No talks over John Obi Mikel contract'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that there have been no discussions regarding a new contract with midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 4, 15:56
John Obi Mikel willing to fight for place in Chelsea squad
John Obi Mikel is unwilling to give up hope of a future at Stamford Bridge, claiming that he 'will remain professional and work hard' to win back his place.
Oct 25, 20:25
John Obi Mikel warns teammates to avoid Jose Mourinho 'trap'
John Obi Mikel tells his Chelsea teammates to forget about the fact they are up against former manager Jose Mourinho this weekend, and instead focus on the task at hand.
Oct 21, 19:40
John Terry to miss Hull City clash
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reveals that John Terry is not yet ready to return from the ankle problem that has seen him miss the club's last two Premier League matches.
Sep 30, 14:22
John Obi Mikel hints at Chelsea departure
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel concedes that he might leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Sep 20, 12:46
John Obi Mikel keen to impress Antonio Conte on Chelsea return
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel admits that he is keen to impress Antonio Conte when he returns from the Olympic Games.
Aug 22, 15:57
Preview: Watford vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League showdown between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road.
Aug 18, 16:44
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic is a very important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that rumoured Juventus target Nemanja Matic remains a "very important" part of his side, despite the arrival of N'Golo Kante.
Jul 26, 22:12
Team News: Diego Costa starts in Antonio Conte's first match in charge of Chelsea
Diego Costa leads the line in Antonio Conte's first pre-season friendly in charge of Chelsea as the team face Rapid Vienna in Austria.
Jul 16, 16:02
Kelechi Iheanacho named in provisional Nigeria squad for Olympic Games
Manchester City risk losing Kelechi Iheanacho at the start of next season should he agree to represent Nigeria in August's Olympic football competition.
Jun 24, 15:44
Team News: Thibaut Courtois misses out for Chelsea
A virus rules goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois out of Chelsea's trip to Liverpool, meaning that Asmir Begovic deputises between the posts.
May 11, 19:05
Preview: Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to struggling Sunderland's home encounter against recently-dethroned champions Chelsea.
May 5, 18:43
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at the Parc des Princes.
Apr 5, 16:48
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel: 'Jose Mourinho stopped believing in me'
John Obi Mikel says that former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho lost belief in the midfielder before he was sacked in December.
Mar 28, 16:13
Report: Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel ponders Chinese move
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is reportedly pondering a summer move to the Chinese Super League.
Mar 22, 18:17
Team News: Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas out for Chelsea
Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas are dropped from the Chelsea XI for the visit of Stoke City.
Mar 5, 14:03
Team News: Bertrand Traore handed Chelsea start
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink hands a starting spot to Bertrand Traore for Tuesday's Premier League match away to Norwich City, while Kenedy also starts for the Blues.
Mar 1, 18:47
Preview: Norwich City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Premier League clash between relegation-threatened Norwich City and in-form Chelsea at Carrow Road.
Feb 29, 19:10
