Claude Makelele
All-time combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, Sports Mole selects its all-time combined XI between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Apr 19, 16:28
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea head-to-head record
Ahead of Monday's Premier League London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Nov 4, 11:11
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
Whatever happened to Roman Abramovich's 10 most random Chelsea signings?
At a time when Roman Abramovich is close to ending his near two-decade spell at Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at the most random 10 signings during the Russian oligarch's stay.
Mar 28, 17:15
Top 10 Chelsea signings of Roman Abramovich era
With Roman Abramovich having announced that he intends to sell Chelsea, Sports Mole assesses the top 10 signings of the Russian billionaire's time at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 3, 13:45
Combined XI: Chelsea's FA Cup winners from 2007 vs. 2018
To mark the anniversaries of Chelsea's FA Cup triumphs in both 2007 and 2018, Sports Mole creates a combined XI from both final squads.
May 19, 11:22
Combined XI: Real Madrid's best team from their 13 European Cup-winning squads
On the anniversary of Real Madrid's 7-3 European Cup final victory in 1960, Sports Mole creates a combined XI for all 13 of their Champions League-winning squads.
May 18, 22:46
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Wesley Fofana, Pedro, Paulo Dybala
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 30, 07:57
Chelsea 'turn down chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain starlet Kays Ruiz-Atil'
Chelsea reportedly turn down the chance to sign 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil, whose future with the French champions looks uncertain.
Apr 29, 12:56
How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at how Jose Mourinho could line up against West Ham United for his first game as Tottenham Hotspur boss on Saturday.
Nov 21, 15:52
Chelsea 'tracking Atalanta BC midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi'
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the progression of Ruslan Malinovskyi ahead of a potential bid for the Atalanta BC midfielder.
Oct 19, 12:10
Davide Zappacosta set for Chelsea exit?
Davide Zappacosta is reportedly granted a move away from Chelsea this summer as the Blues look to hand minutes to youngster Reece James for the 2019-20 season.
Aug 5, 19:49
Claude Makelele returns to Chelsea in mentor role
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele returns to his former club as a Young Player Technical Mentor ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
Aug 2, 23:20
Former players Claude Makelele and Carlo Cudicini handed roles at Chelsea
Makelele has returned to Stamford Bridge as a technical mentor to young players.
Aug 2, 17:27
Preview: Chelsea vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with winless Cardiff City.
Sep 13, 11:05
Claude Makelele tips Maurizio Sarri "to make history" at Chelsea
Two-time Premier League title winner Claude Makelele is "confident" that Chelsea can make some more history under the watch of new boss Maurizio Sarri.
Sep 10, 18:27
Report: Leon Britton in line to replace Paul Clement at Swansea City
Long-serving Swansea City midfielder Leon Britton is believed to be in line to replace Paul Clement in case the 45-year-old is dismissed.
Dec 17, 12:09
Leon Britton named as new Swansea City assistant
Swansea City announce that midfielder Leon Britton will combine his playing role with becoming the new assistant coach to Paul Clement.
Nov 13, 18:05
Claude Makelele leaves Swansea City for Eupen
Swansea City announce that assistant boss Claude Makelele has left the Liberty Stadium in order to take charge of Belgian side Eupen.
Nov 6, 12:28
Claude Makelele: 'Tammy Abraham must follow Didier Drogba's example'
Swansea City coach Claude Makelele urges Tammy Abraham to follow the example of former Chelsea players Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o.
Oct 9, 16:29
Claude Makelele: 'Every manager would want N'Golo Kante'
Chelsea legend Claude Makelele hails compatriot N'Golo Kante as the "complete midfielder" and believes that every manager in world football would love to have him.
Oct 7, 22:32
Quinton Fortune: 'Nemanja Matic is a fantastic addition'
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune believes that the addition of Nemanja Matic could help the club win the Premier League title this season.
Aug 3, 19:30
Claude Makelele: N'Golo Kante comparisons are "bad"
Chelsea legend Claude Makelele says that comparisons should not be made between himself and N'Golo Kante.
Jun 3, 15:29
Claude Makelele signs new Swansea City deal
Claude Makelele signs a new contract with Swansea City, which will see the former midfielder continue as Paul Clement's assistant manager.
May 26, 12:55
Swansea City coach Claude Makelele offered new contract
Swansea City manager Paul Clement expects Claude Makelele to put pen to paper on a permanent contract at the Liberty Stadium in "the next few days".
May 18, 18:33
Paul Clement hoping to extend Claude Makelele stay
Swansea City boss Paul Clement expects talks over a contract extension for assistant manager Claude Makelele to begin sooner rather than later.
Mar 2, 18:23
Claude Makelele: 'Swansea City not daunted by Chelsea visit'
Swansea City assistant manager Claude Makelele insists that his side are not intimidated by Chelsea's formidable home record ahead of Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge.
Feb 23, 19:31
Preview: Swansea City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Swansea City and Arsenal from the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 12, 19:43
Paul Clement relishing Premier League debut
Swansea City boss Paul Clement says that Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal will be "a special moment" for him.
Jan 12, 18:28
Claude Makelele joins Swansea City coaching staff
Former France international Claude Makelele joins Premier League side Swansea City as a first-team coach.
Jan 11, 16:19
Nemanja Matic: 'N'Golo Kante is better than Claude Makelele'
Summer signing N'Golo Kante is a better defensive midfielder than Claude Makelele, according to Chelsea teammate Nemanja Matic.
Sep 9, 17:49
Ivan Helguera criticises 'flashy' Isco
Former Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera claims that Isco is not good enough to be a regular in Los Blancos' starting XI.
Feb 17, 16:13
Paul Scholes scores trademark long-range goal in charity match
Paul Scholes lights up a charity match in Hong Kong by picking out the bottom corner with one of his trademark strikes 35 yards from goal.
Oct 16, 15:25
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri: 'N'Golo Kante similar to Claude Makelele'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri believes that N'Golo Kante can perform a similar role to the one played by Claude Makelele during his time under Ranieri at Chelsea.
Sep 26, 02:16
On this day: Chelsea make Michael Essien record signing
Ten years ago today, Chelsea broke their transfer record to secure the services of Lyon midfielder Michael Essien.
Aug 19, 08:00
Didier Drogba: 'Chelsea can continue to progress'
Didier Drogba believes that reigning Premier League champions Chelsea can "progress together" as a squad in the coming years.
Jul 6, 15:59
Sports Mole's 2014-15 Premier League Team of the Season
Sports Mole selects the 11 players that made the biggest impression on us during the 2014-15 Premier League campaign.
May 25, 10:37
On this day: Ronaldo stars as Real Madrid eliminate Manchester United
On this day in 2003, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick at Old Trafford to help Real Madrid progress past Manchester United in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Apr 23, 08:00
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
Jose Mourinho says he used to 'dream' of having Steven Gerrard at Chelsea
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he would have loved Steven Gerrard at the club, and used to dream of him playing alongside Claude Makelele and Frank Lampard.
Jan 19, 02:44
