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Mikel handed Olympic snub
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will not be called up to the Nigerian squad for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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The Blues star is not under consideration as a result of his refusal to take part in qualifying fixtures.
Mikel admits that he is disappointed to miss out, but will now focus all of his attention on helping his club side to European glory.
"I have not heard from Samson Siasia, the coach, and I have heard that he has not included me in the squad. I don't agree with that." he told Sky Sports.
"However my mind is set on winning the Champions League with Chelsea, it is the biggest game in the history of the club and I want to be part of that."
Despite being rejected by his country on this occasion Mikel was still keen to point out that he has no intention of making himself unavailable for selection in the future.
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R00NEY (Manchester United fan)
"this kid is one big loser, why should they choose him, if he didnt want to play in the qualifying games what give him the right to be the final team, what a waste of space, first you cry your way into a tranfer to chelsea, now you want to cry your way into the olympics, what a loser, im glad we dont have this big baby in our team...UTD WILL WIN 2-0 GGMU!!!!"
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