Michael Essien
Preview: Udinese vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan.
Apr 23, 18:55
Team News: Two changes for AC Milan, four for Cagliari
AC Milan make two changes to their lineup for their Serie A clash against Cagliari.
Mar 21, 19:34
Team News: AC Milan make five changes for Fiorentina trip
Both Fiorentina and AC Milan make plenty of changes to their lineups for this evening's Serie A match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Mar 16, 17:43
Jose Mourinho: Signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona was "unexpected"
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that he is "happy" with the speed with which Cesc Fabregas has readapted to the demands of Premier League football.
Mar 11, 06:15
MLS outfit Dallas deny Michael Essien approach
Fernando Clavijo, the technical director of MLS side Dallas, rejects press reports linking AC Milan's Michael Essien with a move to the club in the summer.
Jan 28, 06:47
Agent: 'Michael Essien doesn't want to play against Chelsea'
Michael Essien's agent claims that the 32-year-old has turned down moves back to the Premier League because he does not want to play against former side Chelsea.
Jan 25, 14:17
Report: Michael Essien heading for MLS
A report claims that AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien is closing on a move to the MLS.
Jan 21, 18:31
West Bromwich Albion interested in AC Milan's Michael Essien?
West Bromwich Albion could look to make a move for AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien, according to a report.
Jan 20, 22:52
On this day: Chelsea put seven past sorry Sunderland at Stamford Bridge
On this day in 2010, Chelsea continue their charge to the Premier League title by thrashing Sunderland 7-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 08:10
Agent: 'Michael Essien unlikely to sign AC Milan extension'
Michael Essien will not sign an extension to his current AC Milan contract, according to the Ghanaian midfielder's agent.
Jan 16, 04:09
Team News: Sulley Muntari returns to AC Milan midfield for Torino test
Sulley Muntari returns to the AC Milan side, but there is no room for Stephan El Shaarawy against Torino.
Jan 10, 19:35
Preview: Torino vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A meeting between Torino and AC Milan.
Jan 8, 18:41
On this day: Chelsea extend Premier League advantage with Arsenal win
On this day in 2005, Chelsea went nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at Highbury.
Dec 18, 10:05
Michael Essien pleads for support for Ebola campaign
Michael Essien calls on football to get behind his #UnitedAgainstEbola campaign, which was launched after rumours claimed that he had the disease.
Dec 12, 20:34
Michael Essien: 'Chelsea team like 2005-06 title winners'
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien sees similarities in the current Blues team to the one which he helped to the Premier League title in the 2005-06 season.
Dec 12, 20:10
Michael Essien: Chelsea "very difficult" to catch in title race
Michael Essien believes that former club Chelsea will prove "very difficult" to catch in the Premier League title race as Jose Mourinho sides make such strong frontrunners.
Dec 12, 19:52
Team News: Riccardo Montolivo starts for AC Milan against Genoa
Riccardo Montolivo starts for the first time since breaking his leg in May in AC Milan's Serie A meeting with Genoa.
Dec 7, 13:26
Preview: Genoa vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews the match in Serie A between Genoa and AC Milan.
Dec 5, 23:23
Jeremy Menez double inspires AC Milan to win over Udinese
Jeremy Menez scores twice as AC Milan claim a 2-0 victory over Udinese in a Serie A a match which finished with both sides down to 10 men.
Nov 30, 15:53
Team News: Stephan El Shaarawy leads AC Milan attack against Udinese
Stephan El Shaarawy starts for AC Milan in their Serie A match against Udinese, with Chelsea loanee Fernando Torres dropping to the bench.
Nov 30, 13:19
Michael Essien: 'Manchester United are missing Nemanja Vidic'
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, now playing for AC Milan, claims that Manchester United are missing their former captain Nemanja Vidic.
Nov 20, 22:29
On this day: Chelsea hit Manchester City for six
Seven years ago today, Chelsea scored six unanswered goals against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 27, 09:55
Team News: Three changes for AC Milan against Fiorentina
AC Milan make three changes for tonight's Serie A clash against Fiorentina at the San Siro, with Adil Rami, Michael Essien and Fernando Torres dropping to the bench.
Oct 26, 19:19
Team News: Stephan El Shaarawy returns to AC Milan side for Verona test
Stephan El Shaarawy returns to the AC Milan attack for the Serie A clash with Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Oct 19, 13:33
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew reveals concerns for players amid Ebola crisis
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says that the club are making provisions against the Ebola virus as they prepare to welcome back a number of players from the continent.
Oct 16, 18:22
Michael Essien backs Mario Balotelli for Liverpool success
AC Milan's Michael Essien tips former teammate Mario Balotelli for success at Liverpool.
Oct 15, 19:57
Michael Essien, AC Milan deny ebola rumours
AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien takes to Twitter to deny "internet rumours" that he has contracted the potentially-fatal ebola virus.
Oct 12, 19:53
Report: Michael Essien contracts Ebola virus
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien contracts Ebola, according to reports.
Oct 12, 18:31
Preview: Cesena vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Serie A clash between newly-promoted Cesena and AC Milan.
Sep 26, 19:39
Michael Essien: 'Chelsea can dominate for years'
AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien believes that his former side Chelsea can dominate the Premier League for the next 10 years.
Sep 24, 20:17
Michael Essien: 'Fernando Torres will succeed at AC Milan'
Michael Essien is confident that Fernando Torres will be a success for AC Milan this season.
Sep 24, 16:48
Preview: Empoli vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Serie A encounter between Empoli and AC Milan at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Sep 22, 15:31
Michael Essien's World Cup conduct under review
Ghana midfielder Michael Essien faces punishment from the Black Stars' Football Association after refusing to warm up before his side's Group G meeting with Portugal.
Jul 3, 06:25
Preview: Germany vs. Ghana
Sports Mole previews the fixture between Germany and Ghana at the World Cup finals.
Jun 19, 16:06
Kevin-Prince Boateng "surprised" to be named on bench against USA
Kevin-Prince Boateng admits that he was surprised to be named on the bench by Kwesi Appiah for Ghana's defeat to the USA.
Jun 18, 03:42
Team News: Michael Essien, Kevin-Prince Boateng miss out for Ghana against USA
Kwesi Appiah leaves Michael Essien and Kevin-Prince Boateng out of his Ghana side for the game against the USA.
Jun 16, 22:22
Preview: Ghana vs. United States
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Group G clash between Ghana and United States.
Jun 15, 13:14
World Cup preview: Group G
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Group G ahead of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 1, 15:23
Michael Essien: 'Ghana can reach World Cup semi-finals'
Ghana midfielder Michael Essien insists that the Black Stars are capable of reaching at least the last four of the World Cup.
May 23, 01:24
On this day: Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties in Champions League final
Six years ago today, Manchester United defeat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the Champions League in Moscow.
May 21, 08:30
