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Soccer-Mikel leaves Turkish side Trabzonspor over coronavirus fears

Published 18/03/2020, 05:00
Updated 18/03/2020, 05:06

March 18 (Reuters) - John Obi Mikel has left Turkish side
Trabzonspor days after the former Chelsea midfielder said he did
not feel comfortable with top-flight games in the country being
played despite the coronavirus pandemic.
The Super Lig team confirmed in a statement https://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/tr/haberler/guncel-haberler/kamuoyuna-duyuru-17-3-2020
that the Nigerian, who joined them last year and had a contract
until May 2021, had left by mutual consent.
"There is more to life than football," the 32-year-old had
said on Instagram on Saturday.
"I do not feel comfortable and don't want to play football
in this situation. Everyone should be home with their families
and loved ones in this critical time.
"Season should be cancelled as the world is facing such
turbulent times."
The big five leagues in Europe -- England, Spain, Germany,
Italy and France -- as well as the Champions League and Europa
League, have all been suspended, but Turkish league games are
going ahead without fans present. The flu-like virus, which has infected over 190,000 people
and killed more than 7,500 around the world, has also forced the
postponement of the European Championship and Copa America. It
has also affected a host of other international events.

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