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Jan 2025

1h 10m

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

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy

About this episode

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 Manchester City, John reveals the truth behind his Manchester United snub, makes a candid admission about his relationship with José Mourinho and gets emotional as opens up on the 2010 kidnapping of his father.

John also gives his verdict on Robert Sanchez’s recent woes and doubles down on his Nicholas Jackson stance.

PLUS Chelsea fans get their chance to quiz the Blues legend.

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