Claude Makelele

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Unobtrusive till the end

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.

Bumbling Domenech brings to a close an era of French failure

As with the 2002 World Cup, these Euros have proved a total write-off for the French. One goal, one point, one red card - sounds familiar? Matthew Day analyses where it all went so wrong for the 2000 European champions.

Euro 2008 Who’s Who - FRANCE

France are a hot favourite for Euro 2008 but Raynond Domenech pulled off a few surprises in his selections. Mike Martin analyses the 23-man squad.