Michael Essien (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Michael Essien" in English language version.

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aljazeera.com

"Essien and Boateng return to Ghana fold". Al Jazeera. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.

archive.org

Butler, Cliff & Ponting, Ivan (2000). Manchester United Official Yearbook 2000. London: Manchester United Books. p. 197. ISBN 0-233-99783-0.

archive.today

"Cech Wins the Big One". chelseafc.com. Chelsea FC. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.

barryhugmansfootballers.com

"Michael Essien". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 February 2019.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

"Ghana's Essien joins PSG". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 30 June 2003. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
"Essien turns down PSG". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 2 July 2003. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
"Essien wins French award". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 23 May 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
Bevan, Chris (15 August 2005). "Essien saga nears completion". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
"Chelsea delight at Essien signing". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 19 August 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
"Chelsea 1–0 Arsenal". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 21 August 2005. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
"Chelsea 2–1 Tottenham". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 11 March 2005. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
"Caf names trio on award shortlist". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 31 December 2006. Retrieved 6 April 2007.
Stevenson, Jonathan (11 April 2007). "Valencia 1–2 Chelsea (agg 2–3)". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 11 April 2007.
Sinnott, John (10 December 2006). "Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
Okeleji, Oluwashina (12 December 2007). "Essien makes 2007 CAF shortlist". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 December 2007.
Stevenson, Jonathan (10 March 2009). "Juventus 2–2 Chelsea (agg 2–3)". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
"Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona (agg 1-1)". BBC Sport. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
"Essien ponders missing World Cup". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 24 April 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
"Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien out for six months". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
"Ghana's Michael Essien is ruled out of the World Cup". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
Sannie, Ibrahim (8 May 2011). "Essien announces Ghana comeback". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
"Chelsea 2–1 Arsenal". BBC Sport. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Stevenson, Jonathan (24 February 2008). "Tottenham 2–1 Chelsea". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
"Essien wins BBC African award". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 5 January 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2009.

bbc.co.uk

Vickers, Steve (2007). "Michael Essien". BBC World Service. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
"Michael Essien wins BBC African Footballer 2006". BBC World Service. British Broadcasting Corporation. 5 January 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
"Michael Essien: Chelsea midfielder secures AC Milan move". BBC Sport. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
Okeleji, Oluwashina (16 March 2019). "Michael Essien: Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder moves to Azerbaijan". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
"Michael Essien on learning from Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti". BBC Sport. 2 December 2024.

bbc.com

"Ghana 1-2 USA". BBC. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.

bleacherreport.com

Daniels, Tim (2 June 2013). "Real Madrid vs. Osasuna: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2024.

bold.dk

Michael Essien suger til sig hos FCN, bold.dk, 19 August 2020

cafonline.com

"CAF names Best XI for Ghana 2008 ACN". Cafonline.com. Confederation of African Football. 10 February 2008. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
"26th Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2008". cafonline.com. CAF. 9 February 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2008.

chelseafc.com

"NIGHT OF SURPRISES FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR". Chelsea FC. Chelseafc.com. 15 May 2007. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"FIVE MORE YEARS FOR ESSIEN". chelseafc.com. Chelsea FC. 12 March 2007. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Essien Loaned to Real Madrid". chelseafc.com. Chelsea FC. 31 August 2012. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
"Cech Wins the Big One". chelseafc.com. Chelsea FC. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.

citisportsonline.com

"Michael Essien makes Chelsea title prediction under Thomas Tuchel". Citi Sports Online. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.

cnnindonesia.com

m.cnnindonesia.com

"Michael Essien Pakai Nomor 5 di Persib Bandung". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.

dnaindia.com

"Essien puts international career with Ghana on hold". Reuters. Reuters. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2014.

efsyn.gr

"Παναθηναϊκός: Αφαίρεση τριών βαθμών λόγω Εσιέν!" ("Panathinaikos: deduction of three points on account of Essien!") by Kostas Manolioudakis, Efimerida Syntakton, 8 May 2018 (in Greek)

espn.com

global.espn.com

"Michael Essien scores first Indonesian goal but Persib Bandung draw again". ESPN. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.

espnfc.com

"Chelsea vs Sunderland". ESPN. 14 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Michael Essien completes signing for Panathinaikos". ESPN FC. ESPN Internet Ventures. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.

eurosport.com

"Michael Essien – PRIZE LIST". Retrieved 27 January 2018.

fcn.dk

MICHAEL ESSIEN BLIVER EN DEL AF FCN’S TRÆNERTEAM, fcn.dk, 9 September 2020

fifa.com

"New Zealand 1999 – Team:Ghana". FIFA. Archived from the original on 7 March 2006. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
"2007 FIFA World Player of the Year Men's Shortlist" (PDF). FIFA. FIFA. 10 October 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2007. Retrieved 10 October 2007.
FIFA.com. "Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)". Archived from the original on 10 September 2009.
"FIFA World Youth Championship Argentina 2001 - Teams - Ghana - Matches". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2020.

friardale.co.uk

bounder.friardale.co.uk

"Essien Chelsea stats". Bounder Friardale.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

gazzetta.it

direttanews.gazzetta.it

"Essien, il gladiatore dai piedi di velluto". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 24 January 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2018.

ghanafa.org

"Essien Scores Debut La Liga Goal for Real Madrid". Ghana Football Association. 3 November 2012. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
"Essien named Footballer of the Year". Ghana Football Association. Retrieved 29 January 2023.

ghanasoccernet.com

"Breaking News: Former Chelsea star Michael Essien finally terminates Panathinaikos contract". GHANAsoccernet.com. 20 September 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.

ghanaweb.com

"How they voted for the Africa best player in 2006". GhanaWeb.com. 1 March 2007. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

ghostarchive.org

"Ghana World Cup 2014 squad". The Telegraph. 2 June 2014. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2014.

go.com

soccernet.espn.go.com

"UEFA charge Essien". ESPN Soccernet. ESPN. 8 December 2005. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2005.
"Essien makes reserves appearance". ESPN. 9 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
"Ghana v Egypt - African Nations Cup". espn.com. ESPN. 31 January 2010. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011.

goal.com

Frimpong, Sammie (29 January 2014). "Chronicling Michael Essien's Chelsea career". goal.com. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Ghana 2-1 Zambia". Goal.com. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
"Michael Essien announces retirement from international football". Goal. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2019.

guardian.co.uk

football.guardian.co.uk

"Essien seals win for Chelsea over battling Birmingham". The Guardian. London. 12 August 2007. Retrieved 12 August 2007.

huffingtonpost.com

Oliver Haydock (20 May 2010). "Six Stars for Africa's World Cup". huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 10 August 2018.

indonesia-investments.com

"Football News: Michael Essien Joins Indonesia's Persib Bandung - Indonesia Investments". Indonesia-Investments.

lfp.fr

"Bastia v. Metz Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 30 September 2000. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Metz v. Bastia Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 7 February 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Nantes v. Bastia Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 18 August 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Bastia v. Lorient Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 3 November 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Bastia v. Guingamp Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 19 December 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Marseille v. Bastia Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 12 January 2002. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Le Mans v. Bastia Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 1 December 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Bastia v. Lens Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 3 August 2002. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Bastia v. Lyon Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 15 January 2003. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Lyon v. Auxerre Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 26 July 2003. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Lyon v. Monaco Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 9 August 2003. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Lyon v. Bordeaux Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 28 January 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Lyon v. Rennes Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 24 April 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Lyon v. Lille Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 23 May 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2014.

ligue1.com

"Essien French stats". Ligue1.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

modernghana.com

"Le Roy Attacks CAF on Nations Cup All-Star Team". ModernGhana.com. 22 February 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

national-football-teams.com

Michael Essien at National-Football-Teams.com

pao.gr

"Michael Essien". Panathinaikos F.C. Archived from the original on 9 July 2016.

premierleague.com

"Michael Essien: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 16 April 2018.

pulse.com.gh

Darko, Isaac (29 June 2016). "Michael Essien: Ghana midfielder released by Panathinaikos". Pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 29 December 2016.

rsssf.org

Duret, Sébastien. "African Nations Cup 2002 – Final Tournament Details". Football statistics website. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 6 April 2007.
Courtney, Barrie. "International Matches 2002 – Africa". RSSSF. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
"Michael Kojo Essien - International Appearances". www.rsssf.org.

sabailfc.az

"MAYKL ESYEN "SƏBAİL"DƏ!". sabailfc.az (in Azerbaijani). Sabail FK. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

skysports.com

"Essien pens new Blues deal". Skysports.com. 22 July 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
"Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has joined Indonesian side Persib Bandung on a one-year deal". Sky Sports. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.

soccerway.com

int.soccerway.com

"Michael Essien". Soccerway.

telegraph.co.uk

"What Stevens said about each club". Daily Telegraph. London: Telegraph Media Group. 16 June 2007. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2007.
"Ghana World Cup 2014 squad". The Telegraph. 2 June 2014. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2014.

theguardian.com

Hytner, David (21 May 2008). "Essien makes journey from almost red to deep blue". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
Dart, James (15 June 2007). "Stevens names and shames 17 transfers in bungs inquiry". Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
Fifield, Dominic (4 March 2012). "Five moments when André Villas-Boas's luck turned against him". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 4 March 2012.

thejakartapost.com

"Ex-Chelsea player Michael Essien released by Indonesia's Persib Bandung". AFP. 7 June 2018.

uefa.com

"Essien UEFA stats". UEFA. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

web.archive.org

"Michael Essien". Panathinaikos F.C. Archived from the original on 9 July 2016.
"New Zealand 1999 – Team:Ghana". FIFA. Archived from the original on 7 March 2006. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
"What Stevens said about each club". Daily Telegraph. London: Telegraph Media Group. 16 June 2007. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2007.
"UEFA charge Essien". ESPN Soccernet. ESPN. 8 December 2005. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2005.
"NIGHT OF SURPRISES FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR". Chelsea FC. Chelseafc.com. 15 May 2007. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"2007 FIFA World Player of the Year Men's Shortlist" (PDF). FIFA. FIFA. 10 October 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2007. Retrieved 10 October 2007.
"FIVE MORE YEARS FOR ESSIEN". chelseafc.com. Chelsea FC. 12 March 2007. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Essien makes reserves appearance". ESPN. 9 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
"Chelsea vs Sunderland". ESPN. 14 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
"Essien Loaned to Real Madrid". chelseafc.com. Chelsea FC. 31 August 2012. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
"'He's my son' - Mourinho opens up about father-like relationship with former Chelsea midfielder Essien". Yahoo! Sports. 2 May 2018. Archived from the original on 6 May 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
"Essien Scores Debut La Liga Goal for Real Madrid". Ghana Football Association. 3 November 2012. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
Daniels, Tim (2 June 2013). "Real Madrid vs. Osasuna: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
"CAF names Best XI for Ghana 2008 ACN". Cafonline.com. Confederation of African Football. 10 February 2008. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
FIFA.com. "Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)". Archived from the original on 10 September 2009.
"Michael Essien". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
"Essien French stats". Ligue1.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
"Ghana v Egypt - African Nations Cup". espn.com. ESPN. 31 January 2010. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011.
"26th Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2008". cafonline.com. CAF. 9 February 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2008.
"FIFA World Youth Championship Argentina 2001 - Teams - Ghana - Matches". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2020.

yahoo.com

sports.yahoo.com

"'He's my son' - Mourinho opens up about father-like relationship with former Chelsea midfielder Essien". Yahoo! Sports. 2 May 2018. Archived from the original on 6 May 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2024.

yen.com.gh

Effah, K. "Watch Michael Essien's First Goal For Panathinaikos".