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'Twas Michael Ballack's testimonial Wednesday night, which saw a Jogi Loew-coached "Friends of Ballack XI" take on the Jose Mourinho-coached "World XI" at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, with the likes of Michael Schumacher, Andriy Shevchenko, Mirosla...

When an international side embraces a new generation, there is usually a high-profile loser. That was particularly clear on Wednesday evening, as German legend Michael Ballack played in his long-awaited farewell game. As recently as May 2010, Ball...

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack officially brought the curtain down on his playing career with a farewell match in Leipzig on Wednesday night.

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Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack believes Jose Mourinho will not have to prove anything in his next managerial position.

Former Bayern Munich captain Michael Ballack believes the hype surrounding Pep Guardiola's move to the Bavarian giants is "disrespectful" towards current manager Jupp Heynckes.

Michael Ballack has invited former foe Joachim Low to participate in his testimonial game in Leipzig on June 5.

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has suggested Pep Guardiola lacked "trust in the club", backing the Spaniard's decision to join Bayern Munich next season.

Michael Ballack has fired his lawyer after he pleaded not guilty and also claimed the former Germany captain could not afford to pay a speeding fine because of unemployment.

Michael Ballack's lawyer has claimed the former Germany international cannot afford to pay a speeding fine because he is unemployed.

Retired Germany international Michael Ballack was caught speeding in Spain, according to newspaper Marca on Thursday.

The German FA (DFB) will not give recently-retired former Germany captain Michael Ballack a farewell match, Oliver Bierhoff has told ZDF TV.

Michael Ballack has said his first goal after retiring from professional football last week is to gain a German coaching license.

Michael Ballack, who won 98 caps for Germany and scored 42 international goals, has retired from football, a statement released through his lawyer said.

Rob Brooks dissects why Shinji Ono has the potential to add more to the A-League than Michael Ballack.