Makelele treated like a slave
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has slammed France coach Raymond Domenech over his call-up of Claude Makelele.
Domenech has insisted Makelele reports for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Georgia and Italy, despite the midfielder announcing his retirement.
"Makelele is not a football player - Makelele is a slave," said Mourinho.
Fifa rules state Makelele faces a domestic ban if he does not turn up for France and Mourinho added: "We have no chance. The rules are there."
Makelele, 33, came back from retirement to help France qualify for the 2006 World Cup where he was on the losing side to Italy in the final.
"He's played the biggest game you can, the World Cup final, and now wants to retire but the coach told us if he is not playing for France, he is not playing for Chelsea," said Mourinho.
"We know the rules. You are a slave, you have no human rights."
Makelele would miss two games apiece for each France game he refuses to play.
Domenech has spoken to both the player and Mourinho and is adamant he wants Makelele in his squad.
Domenech has insisted Makelele reports for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Georgia and Italy, despite the midfielder announcing his retirement.
"Makelele is not a football player - Makelele is a slave," said Mourinho.
Fifa rules state Makelele faces a domestic ban if he does not turn up for France and Mourinho added: "We have no chance. The rules are there."
Makelele, 33, came back from retirement to help France qualify for the 2006 World Cup where he was on the losing side to Italy in the final.
"He's played the biggest game you can, the World Cup final, and now wants to retire but the coach told us if he is not playing for France, he is not playing for Chelsea," said Mourinho.
"We know the rules. You are a slave, you have no human rights."
Makelele would miss two games apiece for each France game he refuses to play.
Domenech has spoken to both the player and Mourinho and is adamant he wants Makelele in his squad.
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