Claude Makelele
Claude Makelele is a retired French footballer renowned for his exceptional defensive midfield skills. He played for top clubs including Celta Vigo, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, earning a reputation as one of the best players in his position. Makelele's tactical awareness and ability to control the pace of the game were pivotal in his teams' successes, particularly during his time at Chelsea, where he was integral to their Premier League titles. His playing style was so influential that it led to the term 'Makelele Role,' referring to the deep-lying playmaker position, underscoring his impact on modern football tactics.
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PSG had big names like Claude Makelele in the first decade of the 21st Century.
Champions League final: How Luis Enrique's Paris St-Germain have been transformed
United Kingdom· 2026-05-30
Claude Makélélé is confirmed to play in the legends match between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Entradas para ver el partido de leyendas del Real Madrid vs. Barcelona serán más baratas
Costa Rica· 2026-01-29
Claude Makélélé withdrew from the competition citing personal reasons.
Miss Universe 2025: Manipulationsvorwürfe um Mexikos Sieg
Switzerland· 2025-12-08
Claude Makelele was initially announced for the match but did not attend.
Ronaldinho s-a umplut de bani, după șușaneaua de la Iași. Brazilianul a încasat o avere ca să-i înfrunte pe Mitic, Stanca și pe Mihalache
Romania· 2025-12-01
Former player Claude Makélélé withdrew from the Miss Universe judging panel without stating a reason.
Á hậu Miss Universe 2025 từ bỏ danh hiệu
Vietnam· 2025-11-24
Claude Makelele withdrew as a judge citing unforeseen personal reasons.
Xingada, Miss Universo 2025 quer ser vista como uma miss ‘que não teve medo de ser ela mesma’
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-24Claude Makélélé, a former footballer and coach, did not attend the final gala without providing explanations.
Por qué se está poniendo en duda la victoria de Fátima Bosch en Miss Universo 2025
Guatemala· 2025-11-23
Claude Makélélé was one of the judges who withdrew from the Miss Universe 2025 judging panel.
Chiến thắng ồn ào của Miss Universe 2025Vietnam· 2025-11-22
French football manager and former professional player Claude Makélélé resigned as a judge within 24 hours.
Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025 | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-11-21
Claude Makelele announced his withdrawal from the Miss Universo jury for personal reasons.
La mexicana Fátima Bosch gana Miss Universo tras el escándalo por su humillación durante el polémico certamen
Uruguay· 2025-11-21
The French footballer Claude Makelele announced he, too, had made the 'difficult decision' to quit as a judge.
Falls, feuds and fury: Miss Universe crowned after chaotic – and controversial – pageant | ThailandUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Claude Makélélé withdrew from the judging panel of Miss Universe.
Hương Giang: 'Buồn nhưng không tiếc khi trượt Miss Universe'Vietnam· 2025-11-21
Claude Makelélé, a former Real Madrid star, unexpectedly resigned from the jury during the competition.
Index - FOMO - Az a mexikói nő lett a világszépe, akit előzőleg lehülyézett az egyik szervező
Hungary· 2025-11-21
Claude Makélélé stepped down from the judging panel citing personal reasons.
Miss Universe 2025: Mexico Fatima Bosch crowned winner in Bangkok
United States· 2025-11-21
Claude Makélélé was one of the judges who withdrew from the Miss Universe competition.
Hương Giang trượt top 30 Miss Universe 2025Vietnam· 2025-11-21Claude Makelele announced his resignation from the jury citing personal reasons.
Winner to be crowned in Thailand as chaotic edition endsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-20
French football manager and former professional player, Claude Makélélé, also resigned via Instagram due to unforeseen personal reasons.
Judges’ resignations, accusations ahead of Miss Universe finals | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-11-20Claude Makélélé, a former football player, withdrew from the judging panel of Miss Universe.
Hương Giang và dàn người đẹp thi bán kết Miss UniverseVietnam· 2025-11-19
Claude Makélélé announced his resignation from the Miss Universe jury, citing unforeseen personal reasons.
Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-hit pageant, as one claims it's riggedUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Claude Makélélé also announced his withdrawal from the judging panel, joining the criticism over the lack of transparency in the contest.
Renuncias y denuncias de juez afectan Miss Universo 2025
Honduras· 2025-11-18
Claude Makelele expresses his frustration over John Terry's decision to take a crucial penalty instead of following the agreed order.
– Prøvde å være en helt
Norway· 2025-05-08
Claude Makélélé's sale undermined a great side.
Real Madrid’s toxic targeting of referees is a symbol of the Spanish grandees’ decline | Real MadridUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Claude Makélélé is mentioned as an ex-player of PSG who is seen at Nasser Al-Khelaïfi's private padel club.
« Pouvoir, scandale et gros sous : les hors-jeu du PSG », sur France 2 : les cartons rouges du président Nasser Al-Khelaïfi
France· 2025-03-28
Claude Makélélé was one of the stars on the Chelsea side during the match.
יוסי בניון חזר לאנפילד - וניצח עם ליברפול במשחק האגדות
Israel· 2025-03-22
Mourinho described Claude Makelele as someone who knew how to play the position better than him.
Jose Mourinho'dan 'şampiyonluk' sorusuna imalı yanıt: 'Genelde en iyi takım kazanır ama Türkiye'de durum farklı olabilir'
Turkey· 2025-02-20
