The former France international has strongly rebuffed the claims of his new appointment by the Congolese federation
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has denied reports of his appointment as the Democratic Republic of the Congo football ambassador.
The Congolese football federation had announced the appointment of the 48-year-old into the role and it has now gotten to the attention of the former France international.
Makelele has taken to social media to reveal he was consulted regarding the offer but never agreed to be the country’s football ambassador.
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He, however, wished the African country well in their future endeavours and explained he has always given his support to the Congo national team.