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Delap can learn from him – Obi Mikel urges Chelsea to sign Ronaldo

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3 months ago

June 8, 2025

Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel has urged his old club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer transfer window.

According to the former Nigeria international, Chelsea’s new signing Liam Delap can learn from Ronaldo at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in an interview with talkSPORT, the 38-year-old said he would like to see the Portugal captain
play for Chelsea at the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup tournament.

“I think it might be Al Hilal if he [Ronaldo] goes, so they are trying to make him get to the tournament which will be good, even for the fans, and for all of us to see Ronaldo and Messi compete in another tournament,” Obi Mikel said.

“It is amazing. Ronaldo is an amazing player and top goalscorer, it will be great to see him. Doing it at Chelsea? Yes.

“Of course, we need a number nine, and he is someone Delap can learn from.”

Ronaldo’s future with Al-Nassr is unclear at the moment.

The 40-year-old is yet to sign a new deal with the Saudi Arabia club and recently hinted his time with the club is over.

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EPL: Aina sidelined for three months with injury

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7 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina will be sidelined for three months with a hamstring injury, Ekwutosblog reports.

Aina sustained the injury on international duty with Nigeria this week.

The 27-year-old was replaced in the 10th minute of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday.

According to the Telegraph, the versatile full-back is not expected to return to action until the end of the year.

Aina’s long-term injury will be a big blow for new Forest manager Ange Postecoglou, who is hoping to make an instant impact at the club.

Forest will be away to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

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EPL: Rio Ferdinand names only team that will challenge Liverpool for title

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10 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said only Arsenal can challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race this season.

The Reds are the only team with a perfect record after three games so far.

Before the current campaign kicked off, Ferdinand said only Liverpool and Manchester City would be in the running to emerge champions.

But he has now replaced City with Arsenal.

Arsenal began the season with wins over Manchester United and Leeds United before losing 1-0 to Liverpool before the international break.

Manchester City have however lost two of their three opening matches.

“I think the only team who will be anywhere near Liverpool this season is Arsenal,” Ferdinand told MailSport.

“They’ve got a great squad, real good depth with who they’ve bought.

“I don’t think we’ll see anyone else. Anyone you think might be a surprise, a Newcastle or a Chelsea, I think European football hinders them a little bit in that respect. Just the demands it puts on the squad.”