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John Obi Mikel Reveals Romelu Lukaku’s Punctuality Issues at Chelsea

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Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has disclosed that Romelu Lukaku was frequently late to training sessions and matches during his initial period with the Premier League club.

Mikel made this revelation during a recent visit to Chelsea’s Cobham Arena, which was featured on The Obi One Podcast.

According to Mikel, Lukaku, who joined Chelsea as a young striker in 2011, initially struggled with punctuality.

Mikel described Lukaku as a “lovely guy” and mentioned that after having a conversation with him, Lukaku recognized the need to improve his timekeeping.

Mikel noted that Lukaku took the feedback seriously and subsequently made significant improvements in his punctuality, eventually becoming more reliable.

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Donald Trump Calls Lionel Messi the Biggest Football Star on the Planet

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U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed Lionel Messi as the biggest football star in the world right now. Speaking after Chelsea’s dominant 3–0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday night, Trump praised the Argentine legend, calling him a global icon. While he still considers Brazilian legend Pelé the greatest of all time, Trump made it clear that Messi is the biggest name in football today.

He commended Major League Soccer for landing such a massive talent, saying, “Messi, yes, he’s a great star, probably the biggest soccer star on this planet. Our country is lucky to have him playing here every week.” Messi and his Inter Miami teammates took part in this year’s Club World Cup but were knocked out in the round of sixteen.


 

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Tems Makes History as First African to Headline FIFA Club World Cup Final

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems made history as the first African artist to headline the FIFA Club World Cup final. She delivered a powerful performance during the final match between Chelsea and PSG on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Her setlist included crowd favorites like Essence, Born in the Wild, and Free Mind, captivating fans across the world.

The announcement of her performance, made by FIFA in collaboration with Global Citizen, sparked major excitement among football lovers and music enthusiasts alike. With this achievement, Tems joins the ranks of global stars like Shakira and Jennifer Lopez who have lit up the FIFA stage in the past.


 

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Luis Enrique Says He’s Not a Loser After Chelsea Beat PSG in Club World Cup Final

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Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has responded to criticism following his side’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final, making it clear he doesn’t see himself as a loser. Speaking after the match, the Spanish coach rejected the label, saying, “Loser? I’m not a loser. I’m a runner-up. In top-level football, there are no losers. A loser is someone who doesn’t even get out of bed.”

Despite the defeat, Enrique’s record last season speaks volumes, he led PSG to a treble, winning the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and the French Cup. Now, the focus shifts to the UEFA Super Cup, where PSG will take on Tottenham Hotspur on August 13.


 

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