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Michael Ballack and Wife in Miami
Jun 3, 2010, 13:56 GMT
FIFA ban a blow for Chelsea, says Ballack
Sep 4, 2009, 12:26 GMT
Cologne, Germany - FIFA's decision to ban Chelsea on registering new signings until 2011 was a setback for the club, Blues midfielder Michael Ballack said Friday. ... more
Former boss Scolari blasts Chelsea three
Jun 29, 2009, 9:19 GMT
London - Former Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari blames goalkeeper Petr Cech, midfielder Michael Ballack and forward Didier Drogba for costing him his job, according to newspaper reports on Monday. ... more
Ballack signs new deal at Chelsea
Jun 2, 2009, 17:28 GMT
London - Germany captain Michael Ballack has signed a contract extension keeping him at Chelsea for another season, the club said Tuesday. ... more
In photos: 'Germany Soccer Michael Ballack Wedding'
Jul 16, 2008, 15:40 GMT
Ballack's calf-muscle worries Germany, amid general optimism
Jun 29, 2008, 17:47 GMT
Hamburg - The Berlin fan zone was closed after reaching its 500,000 capacity more than three hours ahead of Sunday's Euro 2008 final between Germany and Spain amid unconfirmed reports that captain Michael Ballack will be a starter after all. ... more
Ballack remains a Germany doubt in final countdown to Euro final
Jun 29, 2008, 12:07 GMT
Vienna - Germany captain Michael Ballack's participation in the Euro 2008 final against Spain remained unclear in the final hours before Sunday night's kickoff. ... more
Germany send co-hosts Austria out, now face Portugal (Roundup)
Jun 17, 2008, 0:18 GMT
Ballack strike sees Germany through, knocks out Austria
Jun 16, 2008, 23:05 GMT
Vienna - A memorable goal from veteran captain Michael Ballack gave Germany a 1-0 win Monday over Austria in a tense but low-quality Euro 2008 clash. ... more
Report: Chelsea set to renew Ballack contract
May 7, 2008, 14:31 GMT
London - Michael Ballack is set to be awarded with a new three-year contract at Chelsea after an outstanding season for the English Premier League club, The Times daily reported on Wednesday. ... more
Title race wide open after Ballack gives Chelsea win over Man Utd
Apr 26, 2008, 14:24 GMT
London - Michael Ballack scored a penalty five minutes from time as Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to blow the English Premier League title race wide open. ... more
Ballack all but rules himself out of Wembley friendly
Aug 11, 2007, 17:23 GMT
Munich - Germany captain Michael Ballack on Saturday all but ruled himself out of an August 22 friendly with England at Wembley, saying that the game comes too early after an ankle injury layoff. ... more
Ballack unlikely to play in Wembley friendly
Aug 10, 2007, 23:30 GMT
Stuttgart - Germany captain Michael Ballack is unlikely to play in the August 22 friendly with England at Wembley due to an ankle injury, coach Joachim Loew said on Friday night. ... more
Julio Baptista, Real Madrid's 'Ballack'
Aug 10, 2007, 16:37 GMT
Madrid - Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster said recently that his team needed 'a Michael Ballack.' That is, an attacking midfielder who creates chances on goal and scores. ... more
Media confident of Real signing Robben, Ballack and Drenthe
Aug 6, 2007, 11:27 GMT
Madrid - Madrid sports newspapers AS and Marca were very confident on Monday about Real Madrid finally signing Arjen Robben, Michael Ballack and Royston Drenthe. ... more
Ballack to miss Champions League return leg after ankle op
Apr 29, 2007, 11:07 GMT
Munich - Michael Ballack will miss Chelsea's Champions League match against Liverpool but hopes to be back for the last matches in the Premiership title race, Germany coach Joachim Loew said Sunday. ... more
Chelsea duo to return for topper at Manchester United
Nov 23, 2006, 16:07 GMT
Liverpool - Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba should both be fit to line up for Chelsea's Premier League table-topper at Manchester United on Sunday ... more
Ballack praises Klinsmann, Kahn
Jul 8, 2006, 23:20 GMT
Stuttgart - Germany captain Michael Ballack said playing for the national team had become 'tremendous fun' under Juergen Klinsmann and he hoped the coach would stay in charge after the World Cup. ... more
Klinsmann to reshuffle after Ballack joins injury list (Roundup)
Jul 7, 2006, 12:01 GMT
Berlin - Coach Juergen Klinsmann will be forced to reshuffle his side for the third-place match against Portugal after several players including captain Michael Ballack pulled out injured Friday. ... more
Ballack out of Portugal game - Borowski also doubtful
Jul 7, 2006, 10:11 GMT
Berlin - Midfielder Michael Ballack will miss Germany's match for third place against Portugal because of a knee injury, it was confirmed Friday. ... more
Germany expect to be at full strength for Italy
Jul 2, 2006, 16:17 GMT
Berlin - Germany expect to be at full strength for Tuesday's semi-final against Italy after captain Michael Ballack and striker Miroslav Klose were pronounced fit Sunday for the match in Dortmund. ... more
Ballack Man of the Match
Jun 20, 2006, 18:41 GMT
Berlin - Germany captain Michael Ballack on Tuesday was declared the Man of the Match after Germany's 3-0 victory over Ecuador - a win that sees them top the group from the South Americans. ... more
Germany captain Ballack set for return against Poland
Jun 12, 2006, 13:17 GMT
Berlin - Germany captain Michael Ballack is set to return for the hosts against Poland on Wednesday. ... more
Germany captain Ballack works on fitness
Jun 10, 2006, 18:19 GMT
Berlin - Germany captain Michael Ballack took part in a special training session Saturday in a bid to be fit to face Poland on Wednesday. ... more
Ballack not in side for World Cup opener: report
Jun 9, 2006, 14:33 GMT
Munich - Germany captain Michael Ballack will not start Friday's World Cup opening match against Costa Rica, a newspaper reported shortly before kickoff. ... more
Beckenbauer advises against playing Ballack in opener
Jun 9, 2006, 13:25 GMT
Munich - Franz Beckenbauer became embroiled in the row over German captain Michael Ballack's calf injury Friday, advising coach Juergen Klinsmann not to play him in the opening match against Costa Rica. ... more
Confusion about Ballack's fitness as he says he wants to play
Jun 8, 2006, 22:52 GMT
Munich - Germany captain Michael Ballack late Thursday contradicted his coach Juergen Klinsmann who earlier in the day said that the midfielder would not be able to play in Germany's opening match against Costa Rica on Friday. ... more
Ballack scan boost for Germany
Jun 8, 2006, 17:22 GMT
Munich - Germany hope captain Michael Ballack will return for the team's second group match at the World Cup after a scan Thursday revealed no muscle tear on his injured calf muscle. ... more
Germany raring to go despite Ballack injury dampener
Jun 8, 2006, 13:40 GMT
Berlin - Not even the loss of captain Michael Ballack could dampen the upbeat mood of coach Juergen Klinsmann on the eve of the World Cup opener between the hosts and Costa Rica. ... more
Ballack doubt for Germany ahead of World Cup opener (Roundup)
Jun 7, 2006, 18:25 GMT
Berlin - Captain Michael Ballack was a major injury doubt for hosts Germany ahead of Friday's World Cup opener against Costa Rica. ... more
Germany wait on captain Ballack ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 7, 2006, 15:13 GMT
Ballack says England team best for years
Jun 6, 2006, 14:26 GMT
Berlin - Premier League-bound Michael Ballack counts England among the World Cup favourites alongside Brazil, Argentina and Italy. ... more
Muscle problem forces Ballack to skip training
Jun 5, 2006, 16:50 GMT
Berlin - A muscle problem forced German captain Michael Ballack to skip the team's first training session since moving to their new quarters in Berlin on Monday. ... more
Fine-tuning underway with one month left to World Cup
May 9, 2006, 18:28 GMT
Germany captain Ballack gives a cautious World Cup outlook
May 9, 2006, 18:17 GMT
Hamburg - Germany captain Michael Ballack has mixed feelings about the host team's chances at the upcoming World Cup and said the experience of defender Jens Nowotny could be useful for the team. ... more
Ballack describes Chelsea agreement claim as nonsense
Apr 20, 2006, 12:14 GMT
Munich, Germany - Germany captain Michael Ballack on Thursday dismissed a news report saying he has agreed to terms of a contract with Premier League leaders Chelsea. ... more
Hamburg keep the pressure on lucky Bayern
Apr 15, 2006, 17:12 GMT
Hamburg - SV Hamburg beat Duisburg 2-0 in German Bundesliga action Saturday to keep the pressure on leaders Bayern Munich, who struggled before eventually overcoming Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 thanks to goals from Michael Ballack and Mehmet Scholl. ... more
Munich withdraw 30 million euros offer for Ballack
Nov 15, 2005, 9:20 GMT
Report: Real Madrid still after Germany's Ballack
Jul 24, 2005, 16:16 GMT
Madrid - Real Madrid are still after Germany captain Michael Ballack even though Bayern Munich have declared him not for sale, the Marca sports daily reported on Sunday. ... more
Ballack says he is going nowhere - Rummenigge agrees
Jul 20, 2005, 16:57 GMT
Hamburg - Playmaker Michael Ballack has no intention of leaving Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich now and according to chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge would also not be allowed to move elsewhere. ... more
Magath hopes rumoured Manchester United target Ballack will stay
Jul 19, 2005, 14:45 GMT
Bonn - Bayern Munich are not prepared to let playmaker Michael Ballack, rumoured to be a target of Manchester United, leave the club now and are instead looking to renew his contract beyond 2006, coach Felix Magath said on Tuesday. ... more
Ballack returns to contract negotiations at Bayern Munich
Jul 18, 2005, 14:55 GMT
Munich - Michael Ballack returns to training with Bayern Munich Wednesday with discussions about his longterm future at the club a priority for the Bundesliga champions. ... more
Ballack's future decided before season begins, says Rummenigge
Jul 13, 2005, 14:22 GMT
Munich - The issue of Michael Ballack's long-term future at German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will be sorted out before the start of the new season, club chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, said in an interview Wednesday. ... more
Coach urges Ballack to commit as soon as possible
Jul 10, 2005, 17:00 GMT
Munich, Germany - Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath has urged Germany captain Michael Ballack to end speculation about his future by committing himself to the club. ... more
Beckenbauer looks to keep Ballack at Bayern until his career ends
Jul 6, 2005, 12:45 GMT
Hamburg - Bayern Munich president, Franz Beckenbauer, is looking to keep playmaker Michael Ballack at the German Bundesliga champions until the end of his career. ... more
