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Jan 2025
1h 15m

Taking the Mikel LIVE | Abramovich’s kid...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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History made for the Obi One Podcast as we bring you our first ever Taking the Mikel Live event in Dubai, brought to you by BetWinner. John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are joined by over 200 fans from Chelsea’s official Supporters Club in the UAE for an intimate evening of revelations, insights and laughter. Recorded prior to Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat at Manche ... Show More
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