PSG's Makelele drops retirement hint

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PARIS, Feb 25, 2010 (AFP) - Paris Saint Germain captain Claude Makelele on Thursday hinted that he could retire at the end of the season as his side prepared to face arch rivals Marseille at the weekend.

When asked by reporters if this would be his final season as a professional the former Chelsea star said: "Today I'm going to say yes, it's my last season."

The 37-year-old former French international midfielder added: "But that could change tomorrow."

Makelele also played at Nantes, Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid and Chelsea, picking up 71 international caps in a career that has spanned almost two decades.

He joined PSG from Chelsea in the summer of 2008.