Claude Makélélé, an emblematic figure of French football, who has moved into the ranks of three clubs still competing for the title of club world champion – Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid – presents himself as a privileged observer of the semifinals. Despite his experience, the 1998 World Champion chose not to express himself on prognosis, preferring to remain silent on the outcome of the competition. Its exceptional course gives it a unique perspective on the stakes and dynamics of this prestigious tournament.

The quarter final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia, was marked by a serious incident. The young German offensive milieu, Jamal Musiala, suffered an ankle injury following a physical action by Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Parisian goalkeeper. This intervention required the player’s operation, confirming a dislocation of the ankle and a fracture of the left pierced. The additional examinations revealed the severity of the injury, which is expected to move it away from the land for a period of four to five months.

Bayern Munich confirmed the success of Jamal Musiala’s operation, but said the player will soon start a rehabilitation phase. This event sparked a strong reaction from Bayern players, who even asked for explanations from Gianluigi Donnarumma. Musiala’s injury is a hard blow for the Bavarian club, which will face this major absence during the final stages of the World Cup of Clubs.