Boateng sorry as German backlash on Ballack injury grows

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 18:35

Germany`s new `public enemy number one` Kevin-Prince Boateng apologised on Tuesday for dashing Germany captain Michael Ballack`s World Cup hopes with a hard tackle that ruled him out of the tournament.

Ballack out of the World Cup with ankle injury

Last Updated: Monday, May 17, 2010, 20:08

Germany’s World Cup hopes suffered a blow when Michael Ballack was ruled out with an ankle injury.

Germany captain Ballack limps off in FA Cup final

Last Updated: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 08:51

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack limped off in the first half of Saturday`s FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley Stadium leaving Germany coach Joachim Loew with an anxious wait on his captain`s fitness.

Ballack says Argentina have the full repertoire of tricks

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 09:15

Germany captain Michael Ballack has stoked up the rivalry with Wednesday`s opponents Argentina by saying the South Americans are experts in the art of gamesmanship.

Ballack worried by Germany trainer spat

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 19:04

Germany captain Michael Ballack said on Wednesday that friction over prolonging trainer Joachim Loew`s contract was unsettling for the team as the clock ticks down to the World Cup in four months.

Premier league is looking like a `two-horse race`: Ballack

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 17:57

German midfielder Michael Ballack has said that this year`s English Premier League campaign is looking like a "two-horse race," after just six games.

I may retire after 2010 World Cup: Ballack

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2009, 19:13

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has issued an ominous declaration that he could be tempted to hang up his playing boots when Germany`s participation in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa reaches its conclusion.

Michael Ballack happy to play team game at Chelsea

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 18:22

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is confident that his side can achieve success if everybody accepts their role.

Ballack gets Germany call-up, Frings dropped

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2009, 17:48

Germany captain Michael Ballack is in the squad for the 2010 World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan on Aug. 12 after overcoming a toe injury but fellow midfielder Torsten Frings has been dropped.