Ballack attracts 50,000 to farewell match
Germany and Chelsea legend Michael Ballack bowed out of professional football on Wednesday night with a testimonial match. Newly-reappointed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was among the 50,000-strong crowd.
Ballack: I'm too poor to pay speeding fine
Former German national team football captain Michael Ballack has pleaded poverty when faced with a sizeable fine for speeding in Spain. His lawyer said he could only pay €1,080 because he is unemployed.
Ballack ends a career 'beyond his dreams'
Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has retired from active sport, his lawyer announced on Tuesday afternoon, ending a career which saw him play football for his country 98 times.
Chelsea snatch victory over Bayern on penalties
Bayern Munich's Champions League pride and dream were shattered on Saturday night after Didier Drogba secured Chelsea’s victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out at home in the Allianz Arena.
Munich must beat Chelsea to save pride
Dutch winger Arjen Robben says Bayern Munich must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final to erase the painful memory of their German Cup final humiliation.
Ballack left waiting for place against former team Chelsea
Bayer Leverkusen's Michael Ballack must wait to find out if he will face his former club Chelsea on Tuesday in the Champions League despite a commanding performance in the German league.
Injured Ballack leaves Chelsea
Michael Ballack, the injured captain of Germany's national football team, announced on Wednesday he will leave the English club Chelsea FC after failing to agree on a contract extension.
Ballack to apologise for remarks about Löw
The spat between football skipper Michael Ballack and German national trainer Joachim Löw is apparently over, after the Chelsea player said he will apologise for his criticism of the coach's treatment of senior players.
Chelsea blocks Ballack crisis talks
English Premier League leaders Chelsea have refused to allow Michael Ballack to travel to Germany to meet coach Joachim Löw for crisis talks which could determine the famed football player’s international future.
Football star Michael Ballack marries long-time partner
The German national team captain and Chelsea midfielder tied the knot with partner Simone Lambe in Lake Starnberg in Bavaria on Monday.