Former Chelsea footballer John Obi Mikel has parted ways with his Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor after he refused to play due to the coronavirus pandemic. The player’s two-year contract was cancelled on Tuesday following his social media post confirming he was not comfortable playing until the coronavirus outbreak was over. In an Instagram post,Mikel called for the cancellation of the league, saying “there is more to life than football”. League games in Turkey are still going ahead without fans present at stadiums. However, top leagues in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France – as well as the Champions League and Europa League – have all been suspended. The coronavirus pandemic has also forced the postponement of the European Championship and Copa America while also affecting other international sports events.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA