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Nov 2024
58m 20s

John Obi Mikel is BACK: Victor v Viktor,...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Fresh from his appearance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Chelsea great John Obi Mikel aims both barrels at Real Madrid, settles on Enzo Maresca’s ideal midfield pairing and gives his verdict on Europe’s hottest striker right now. So who gets his vote? Sporting’s goal machine Viktor Gyökeres or fellow Nigerian, Victor Osimhen?

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