Ballack returns as Leverkusen go second

Last Updated: Monday, January 24, 2011, 00:02

Michael Ballack returned from injury on Sunday as Bayer Leverkusen went second in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at bottom side Moenchengladbach to trim Dortmund’s lead at the top to 11 points.

Injured Ballack hopes to return early next year

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 19:47

Injured Germany captain Michael Ballack is aiming to be back early next year after two injuries which have kept him out for most of the current season as well as the World Cup in South Africa.

Ballack facing tough battle to get back into Germany side

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 18:39

Germany were at their dazzling best when they crushed Azerbaijan 6-1 to continue their perfect start to Euro 2012 qualifying on Tuesday, sending out a clear message that absent captain Michael Ballack is not being missed.

Ballack wins captaincy tug-of-war with Lahm

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 21:04

Michael Ballack will resume his duties as Germany captain when he returns to the national team after an injury layoff, winning a tug-of-war against Philipp Lahm who replaced him at the World Cup in South Africa.

Ballack out of Germany squad for Euro qualifiers

Last Updated: Friday, August 27, 2010, 18:01

Michael Ballack has been left out of Germany`s squad for their Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Ballack enjoys winning return with Leverkusen

Last Updated: Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:09

Michael Ballack celebrated a winning return to the Bundesliga after four years at Chelsea, with Bayer Leverkusen beating hosts Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Sunday in their season opener.

Hitzlsperger to captain Germany against Denmark

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 22:11

Thomas Hitzlsperger will skipper Germany in their friendly match against Denmark, coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday, temporarily halting a row over the captaincy between Michael Ballack and Philipp Lahm.

Ballack hits back at Lahm`s Germany captaincy claims

Last Updated: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 18:01

Michael Ballack has hit back at Philipp Lahm`s wish to stay as German captain after his stint in charge during the World Cup when regular skipper Ballack was ruled out with injury.