WIRE — Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has claimed that fans of Portugals Cristiano Ronaldo, are behind rumours that FIFA is favouring Lionel Messi and Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Mikel Obi was speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, in response to comments made by former Chelsea teammate, Joe Cole. The duo were 2026 World Cup: Mikel Obi makes claim about FIFA favouring Messi at tournament
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