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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, 01:16
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, 07:00
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, 14:59
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, 09:37
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, 07:00
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
Combining Jose Mourinho's two Chelsea teams
Sports Mole picks the best 11 players from Jose Mourinho's two stints in charge of Chelsea.Nov 11, 11:23
Junior Tallo brace takes Bastia past Montpellier HSC
Bastia climb out of the bottom three as Junior Tallo scores both goals in a 2-0 victory over Montpellier HSC.Nov 8, 20:53
Bastia sack Claude Makelele
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele loses his job as head coach of Ligue 1 outfit Bastia.Nov 3, 14:49
Guingamp climb above Bastia
A Guillaume Gillet own goal condemns Bastia to defeat as Guingamp climb off the bottom of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 victory.Nov 1, 21:56
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Ex-Chelsea star Marcel Desailly 'under investigation by French tax authorities'
Former Chelsea star Marcel Desailly is reportedly being looked into by the French tax authorities.Aug 20, 12:14
Team News: Andre Ayew starts on Marseille bench for clash with Bastia
Marcelo Bielsa leaves Andre Ayew on the bench for Marseille's Ligue 1 opener against Bastia.Aug 9, 18:18
Claude Makelele appointed as Bastia coach
Ligue 1 outfit Bastia appoint former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele as their head coach on a two-year deal.May 25, 08:29
Claude Makelele offered extended deal by Paris Saint-Germain?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly offer assistant coach Claude Makelele a new two-year deal to extend his stay with the club.May 21, 06:50
Three players Chelsea should sign in January
With the January transfer window soon to open for business, Sports Mole picks out three players that we feel would improve Chelsea.Dec 18, 11:12
On this day: Chelsea swoop for Joe Cole, Juan Sebastian Veron
Ten years ago today, Chelsea signed midfielders Joe Cole and Juan Sebastian Veron for a combined £21.6m fee.Aug 6, 08:47
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Roman Abramovich's top 10 Chelsea signings
As Roman Abramovich chalks up a decade as Chelsea owner, Sports Mole selects 10 of the best signings during the Russian's regime.Jul 1, 11:47
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Real Madrid legends win at Old Trafford
Ruben de la Red scores a late goal for Real Madrid legends as the Spanish outfit record a 2-1 win over their Manchester United counterparts.Jun 2, 17:00
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Paris Saint-Germain: 'Mamadou Sakho exit is impossible'
PSG rule out the sale of Mamadou Sakho despite the 23-year-old defender asking for a more regular spot in the side.Mar 25, 21:44
Gary O'Neil: 'Facing Chelsea is still a tough test'
West Ham United midfielder Gary O'Neil admits that going to Stamford Bridge is still a tough test. Mar 15, 08:13
Claude Makelele cleared of assaulting former partner
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele is cleared of assaulting his ex-parter by a French court.Sep 13, 18:37
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Paris Saint-Germain to make John Terry bid?
PSG could be about to make a surprise £8m bid for Chelsea captain John Terry.Jul 2, 00:18
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Protestors attack Paris Saint-Germain training ground
A group of protestors descended on the training ground of Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday morning, in a show of support for former president Robin Leproux.Mar 10, 20:42
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Gael Clichy: Gareth Barry is our Claude Makelele
Gael Clichy claims that his Manchester City teammate Gareth Barry does not get enough credit and he compares the midfielder to Claude Makelele. Mar 6, 04:58
Chelsea duo reunited at Paris Saint-Germain
Carlo Ancelotti confirms that his former Chelsea colleague Paul Clement will join him at Paris Saint-Germain.Jan 7, 19:46
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Paris Saint-Germain sack boss?
Paris Saint-Germain sack coach Antoine Kombouare despite their lofty position in Ligue 1, according to reports in France.Dec 22, 13:29
Claude Makelele linked with Paris Saint-Germain role
Claude Makelele is linked with a potential caretaker role at Paris Saint-Germain amid reports the club have dismissed Antoine Kombouare.Dec 5, 17:00
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