Footballers from across the globe have paid tribute to John Obi Mikel after he announced his retirement. Mikel announced retirement aged 35 Many have paid tribute ex-midfielder UCL, UEL and Premier League winnerObi Mikel brought his renowned football career to a close on Tuesday and some of the biggest names in football have paid tribute to the former Nigeria captain.The 35-year-old retires as one of Africa’s most decorated footballers, having won the Uefa Champions League, Europa League, Premier League and the Africa Cup of Nations, a feat only bettered by Samuel Eto’o – who is now the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation.      WHAT NEXT FOR OBI MIKEL? He suggested he could remain involved in football, writing: “This is not goodbye, it’s the start of another journey, another chapter of my life.”https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/john-obi-mikel-retires-uefa-chelsea-terry-lead-tributes-for-nigeria-legend/blt91e31090902 |
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