Michael Ballack
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Germany Midfielder Sami Khedira Issues Michael Ballack Challenge
Goal.com &bull Today
Michael Ballack Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira has issued a challenge to veteran compatriot Michael Ballack." In his career, Michael Ballack has done much for German football and has produced several excellent performances at major tournaments," the former… Full Story »
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Lampard: Chelsea veterans will keep getting better
ESPN SoccerNet &bull Today
Carlo Ancelotti's side have started the new campaign the way they finished the last one with three successive victories, including 6-0 routs of both West Brom and Wigan, while they are yet to concede a goal. However, England midfielder Lampard… Full Story »
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Gallas happy to stick with Tottenham No13
Tribal Football &bull Today
Arsenal Jose Mourinho Marseille Chelsea Tottenham William Gallas has taken his usual No13 shirt at new club Tottenham . Unlucky for many but not, it would seem, for Gallas who cherishes the number as it was his postcode when he… Full Story »
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Stand-in skipper Lahm brushes off captaincy snub
Soccer Way &bull Yesterday
Stand-in Germany captain Philipp Lahm, seen here addressing the press in La Hulpe, Belgium, denied he had any problems with coach Joachim Loews decision to retain Michael Ballack as permanent skipper for the Euro 2012 campaign. BRUSSELS (AFP) - Stand-in… Full Story »
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Jogi Loew Gives Ballack Captaincy, Then Slyly Passes It To Lahm
World Cup Blog.org &bull Yesterday
The German captaincy saga, threatening to derail a nation if simply through the wrath of Michael Ballack, will not be allowed its due end, though Jogi may be trying. Jogi has declared that Michael Ballack is very much Germany's captain,… Full Story »
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Mid-Day Ticker: Whitecaps keep their coach, Timbers get sponsor and more
Soccer by Ives &bull Yesterday
The Vancouver Whitecaps will likely be making many personnel changes before their inaugural season in Major League Soccer, but a change at coach is not in the cards. Teitur Thordarson received a multi-year extension from the Whitecaps on Thursday, cementing… Full Story »
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Germany Defender Philipp Lahm Determined To Make Good Start To Euro 2012 Qualifying Campaign
Goal.com &bull Yesterday
GermanyGermany lock horns with Belgium on Friday in the first match of their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign and the Nationalelf are determined to start with a win. Highly rated defender Philipp Lahm has pointed out that it won't be an… Full Story »
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Euro 2012 Qualifying Preview: Belgium - Germany
Goal.com &bull Yesterday
GermanyBelgians Hoping To Qualify For First Tournament Since 2002 It has been eight years since Belgium last qualified for a major international tournament, but perhaps their time has finally come once more. Like Group A opponents Germany, the Rode Duivels have a young, talented squad with tremendous potential just waiting to be tapped. At the helm, there could be no better man: former Kortrijk coach Georges Leekens has taken over, and is no stranger to… Full Story »
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Ballack wins German captaincy tug-of-war
ESPN SoccerNet &bull Sep 1, 2010
The issue has been a hot topic in the country since Philipp Lahm took over the role for the World Cup in South Africa, which Ballack missed because of an ankle problem. Both players had expressed their desire to wear… Full Story »
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Michael Ballack remains Germany captain
Soccer News on Globe and Mail &bull Sep 1, 2010
German captain Michael Ballack, right, and Azerbaijan's Vugar Namirov battle for the ball during a World Cup 2010 qualifying football match in Baku, Azerbaijan. Loew announced his decision ahead of Friday's match against Belgium, moving to defuse a situation that… Full Story »
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Loew says Ballack will remain Germany's captain
Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull Sep 1, 2010
BERLIN (AP) -- Michael Ballack will remain Germany captain but he must regain his pre-injury form to earn his place on the team, coach Joachim Loew said Wednesday. Loew announced his decision ahead of Friday's match against Belgium, moving to… Full Story »
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Low backs Ballack and Neuer
UEFA.com &bull Sep 1, 2010
Germany coach Joachim Low has said that Michael Ballack will regain the captaincy when he returns to fitness while Manuel Neuer remains as No1 keeper for EURO qualifying. Full Story »
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Low: Ballack will remain captain
FIFA.com &bull Sep 1, 2010
Joachim Low has confirmed that Michael Ballack will remain his first-choice captain, despite being left out of their opening UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers. The 33-year-old has been rested for the games against Belgium and Azerbaijan as he continues his recovery… Full Story »
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Ballack to resume as Germany captain
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Sep 1, 2010
Injured Ballack told he will retain captaincy when he recovers Will not be fit in time for Germany's game against Belgium Michael Ballack will resume his duties as Germany's captain when he returns to the national team after injury, replacing… Full Story »
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Ballack to stay Germany captain, Bild says
Soccer Way &bull Sep 1, 2010
BERLIN (AFP) - Germany coach Joachim Loew has decided that veteran Michael Ballack will remain his first-choice captain despite being left out of their first two Euro 2012 qualifying games, Bild reported Wednesday. At the moment we have Bastian Schweinsteiger… Full Story »
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Chelsea look as strong as ever despite transfer deadline day inactivity
Soccer News on Sportingo &bull Sep 1, 2010
While Premier League club chairman and managers sent their faxes into overdrive, supporters at work pressed the refresh button every five seconds and Jim White threatened to spontaneously combust live on Sky Sports News (in HD, of course), Carlo Ancelotti… Full Story »
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TRANSFER WINDOW: Chelsea
Tribal Football &bull Sep 1, 2010
Benfica Burnley Kilmarnock Real Madrid Joe Cole Chelsea Liverpool Wolves Arrivals: Ramires (17m from Benfica ) Yossi Benayoun (5.5m from Liverpool ) Tomas Kalas (5m from Sigma Olomouc) Departures: Ricardo Carvalho (6m to Real Madrid ) Michael Ballack (free to… Full Story »
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Oliver Bierhoff: I Know Who Will Be Germany's Captain
Goal.com &bull Aug 31, 2010
Michael BallackGermany general manager Oliver Bierhoff has revealed that he knows who will be the next captain of his national team." I know how it ends," the former Germany international told Bild.However, he refused to reveal who the captain will… Full Story »
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Foals break Leverkusen
Soccer News on Globe and Mail &bull Aug 29, 2010
Moenchengladbach's Mohamadou Idrissou of Cameroon, left, and Leverkusen's Michael Ballack challenge during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach in Leverkusen, Germany, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010. Patrick Herrmann scored twice as Borussia… Full Story »
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Ballack misery in Leverkusen's humbling defeat
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Aug 29, 2010
Michael ballack was substituted just after an hour as Bayer Leverkusen were crushed 6-3 at home by Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga . Full Story »
