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Brazilian legend names Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi as the most skillful player in football history
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has identified former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel as the most skillful player in football history.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Mikel first captured global attention at the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup, where his composure and creativity earned him the Silver Ball, second only to Lionel Messi, as he led Nigeria to the final.
The Super Eagles legend went on to have a decorated 11-year career at Chelsea, where he won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, and the Europa League.
On the international stage, he was a key figure for the Super Eagles, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and securing an Olympic bronze medal in 2016.
Carlos praises Mikel Obi
Carlos praised the Nigerian as an exceptionally intelligent midfielder whose technical prowess was often overlooked during his career.
Roberto Carlos
The iconic left-back made the statement while appearing on “The Obi One” podcast, where he was tasked with constructing his ideal footballer by combining attributes from various stars of the game.
When asked to assemble his perfect player, Carlos chose Kylian Mbappé for pace, Vinícius Júnior for finishing, and David Beckham for crossing ability.
Super Eagles icons Mikel Obi
He also selected Cristiano Ronaldo’s first touch, Dunga’s leadership, and Ronaldo Nazário’s strength.
For the crucial attribute of skill, however, he unexpectedly named Mikel, highlighting his skills as a footballer.
Marcus Rashford showed once again why Barcelona may want to keep him beyond this season, delivering a decisive performance in their crucial Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. With Barça struggling to break down a deep-defending opponent, Rashford stepped up and provided the spark Hansi Flick’s side desperately needed.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal now holds another Champions League record after the club’s 2-1 victory over Frankfurt on Tuesday night.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Yamal’s assist for Jules Kounde means he now has more goal involvements in the tournament than any other player aged 18 or younger.
The Spaniard has now beaten Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe’s record.
Barcelona had to come from behind to get the three points against Frankfurt at the Spotify Nou Camp.
Ansgar Knauff put the Bundesliga side in front before the break.
But in the second half, two goals from Kounde sealed an important victory for the Catalans, with Marcus Rashford and Yamal bagging assists.
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has blamed a lack of control and fatigue for their 2-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Maresca’s men took the lead through Joao Pedro, before the Serie A side fought back to take all three points.
Gianluca Scamacca’s header levelled the game, before Charles De Ketelaere smashed in the winner in the 83rd minute.
“After we conceded the first goal, we lost control a little bit of the game,” Maresca told TNT Sports.
“We are playing every two days, two days, two days. For a moment we looked like we struggled a bit.
“We were aggressive like them. We had different chances to make it 2-0 and when we conceded 1-1 the dynamic of the game changed a little bit.”
Chelsea now have 10 points from six games, two points behind eighth-placed Liverpool.
The Blues welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge next in the Premier League this weekend.
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