Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
Except Steve Sidwell now at Aston Villa, Ben Haim now at Man City and 'legend' Claude Makelele at PSG. According to John Obi Mikel, Scolari has brought a swagger back to Chelsea in the month that he has been in charge. Scolari's first competitive game is on Sunday against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge, kick-off at 1.30pm.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
Claude Makelele wore the captain's armband for new side Paris St Germain in their 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Belgian side La Gantoise.
Going to the Mat (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
I am not a big Chelsea fan, but I am a big Michael Essien fan, and he has signed a new five year deal with Chelsea. Essien is one of the best players in the world and seems like a sure replacement for Claude Makelele as the holding midfielder. As a Fulham fan, this will make the Southwest London derby brilliant, although still tough.
Footballing World (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
If the maxim of Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea was ‘you score none, we only have to score one’, than it was Claude Makelele who made it all possible. Tim Wigmore celebrates his contribution to the Premier League - and to England's footballing culture.
Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Paris Saint Germain are keen on signing Arsenal skipper William Gallas. The French side still have money to spend after snapping up Claude Makelele from Chelsea.
thisislondon (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Paris Saint Germain are keen on signing Arsenal skipper William Gallas. The French side still have money to spend after snapping up Claude Makelele from Chelsea.
Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Paris Saint Germain are keen on signing Arsenal skipper William Gallas. The French side still have money to spend after snapping up Claude Makelele from Chelsea.
The Sun (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
CLAUDE MAKELELE’S dream came true when he left Chelsea for Paris St Germain
The Independent (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Chelsea's clear-out continued apace yesterday with the departures of Claude Makelele and Khalid Boulahrouz – with Tal Ben Haim set to join them possibly as early as today by joining Manchester City for £5m – but it was the potential arrivals at Stamford Bridge that was causing intrigue.
Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Chelsea Football Club announced today on the official website that Claude Makelele has been given a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. His departure marks the end of an era for us and has also possibly come about due to a change in football philosophy under Felipe Scolari at Stamford Bridge.
footy247 (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Claude Makelele revealed it has been his dream to end his career in the French capital after leaving Chelsea to join Paris St Germain.
American Soccer Reader (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Chelsea FC has let 35-year-old holding midfielder Claude Makélélé, one of the backbone players in the club’s rise to power over the Roman Abramovich-era, has been allowed to move to Paris St. Germain of France’s Ligue 1. The transfer allows the France international to return to his national league for the final stage of his [...]
TEAMtalk (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Claude Makelele revealed it has been his dream to end his career in the French capital after leaving Chelsea to join Paris St Germain.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
New Paris St Germain signing Claude Makelele insists it has long been his dream to end his career in the French capital, but believes he may continue to play for some time yet.
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
CLAUDE Makelele has been given the green light to sign for Paris St Germain today after Chelsea waved goodbye to the French midfielder and released him on a free transfer.
