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Toni Kroos Hits Back at Fake Mikel Obi Quotes

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9 months ago

February 11, 2026

Toni Kroos reacts to fake quotes wrongly attributed to Mikel Obi, defending his Real Madrid career as misinformation spreads online in Spain

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has responded sharply to fake quotes wrongly attributed to former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi, after the statements resurfaced online and gained traction in Spain.

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The fabricated remarks suggested Mikel had dismissed Kroos as an “average midfielder” whose success was due to playing for Real Madrid, and claimed that his trophies did not reflect genuine quality.

Mikel Obi had already denied making such comments in 2025, branding them false.

Despite this, the same lines circulated again on social media, translated into Spanish and widely shared by football pages.

Kroos took to his social media account to issue a pointed response: “So why didn’t you play for Real Madrid?” The statement was interpreted as a defence of his career, highlighting that reaching top clubs requires consistent skill and not merely reputation.

Neither Kroos nor Mikel have engaged further in the debate, but the incident underscores the ongoing challenges of misinformation in the digital age.

Kroos’ career included starring roles for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, where he won multiple league titles and six Champions League trophies, as well as lifting the 2014 World Cup with Germany.

Mikel, meanwhile, enjoyed a decorated career at Chelsea, winning two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and captaining Nigeria to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

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Both men are retired and active in media and punditry roles, often sharing opinions on football developments.

In a related update, Mikel Obi recently joined a major broadcasting team covering the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, following the competition’s rebranding and Chelsea’s qualification as the first participating club.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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11 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.