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Apr 2025
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Yaya Touré EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ending Cristiano’...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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In the latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy track down one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. A treble winner with Barcelona and one of the catalysts for Manchester City’s recent dominance. It’s Yaya Touré. Hailed by John as ‘the most complete African footballer to ever grace the Premier League, Touré cuts a la ... Show More
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