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Michael Ballack

midfielder26.09.1976 (47 years)height 188weight 89nationality Germany

05 May 2012

Finished

Nürnberg

Leverkusen

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It's not the first time Chelsea players fight over who will take the penalty - it also happened in 2008

It's not the first time Chelsea players fight over who will take the penalty - it also happened in 2008

Three Chelsea players fought over a penalty kick during Monday's 6-0 win against Everton. Chelsea were already 4-0 up midway through the second half when Cole Palmer was fouled by Toffees midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure inside the 18-yard box.

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Bayer no longer Neverkusen — but when did they earn this nickname?

Bayer no longer Neverkusen — but when did they earn this nickname?

By winning the Bundesliga 2023/24 with five games to go, Bayer Leverkusen consigned the Neverkusen tag to the scrapheap. But when exactly and why did the nickname stick in the first place? It's not like Bayer are always in contention for trophies, right?The origins take root in the early 2000s when Bayer were ridiculously close to winning titles but came a cropper at the eleventh hour.

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'Haven't had anyone like him since Ballack and Matic': Blues impressed with Chelsea player's scissor-kick strike

'Haven't had anyone like him since Ballack and Matic': Blues impressed with Chelsea player's scissor-kick strike

Cesare Casadei has scored a scissor-kick goal for Italy U21!What a finish from the Chelsea talent.Expectedly, the Blues' fans want the 21-year-old to be more involved in the first team this season.

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Michael Ballack dating his dead son's girlfriend - he's 24 years older than Sophia Schneiderman

Michael Ballack dating his dead son's girlfriend - he's 24 years older than Sophia Schneiderman

Eighteen-year-old Emilio lost control of his quad bike. The vehicle fell on top of Ballack Jr and doctors were unable to save him.

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'Don't come to my place!': Obi Mikel reveals Mourinho's hilarious dressing room rant - two stars were on receiving end

'Don't come to my place!': Obi Mikel reveals Mourinho's hilarious dressing room rant - two stars were on receiving end

Jose Mourinho's team talks were so legendary that former Chelsea players remember them years after they left London!Here is a hilarious story John Obi Mikel revealed on Obi One Podcast in 2023: "We were playing against Watford. We were losing in the first half, 1-0 or 2-0.

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Lindelof vows to bounce back vs Burnley & 3 more under-radar Man United

Lindelof vows to bounce back vs Burnley & 3 more under-radar Man United

Goldbridge slams McTominayMark Goldbridge believes that Scott McTominay's weak mentality is the only reason why the midfield remains a part of the Manchester United squad today.He wrote on X: "Fred left because Ten Hag told him he wasn't part of his plans and he wanted to play.

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'That's what made us winners': Obi Mikel recalls his Chelsea team fighting each other in training every day

'That's what made us winners': Obi Mikel recalls his Chelsea team fighting each other in training every day

Ex-Chelsea superstar midfielder Mikel John Obi has opened up on what made Chelsea unplayable back in his day. It was all about the ego in that dressing room.

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'It's a pity': Michael Ballack disagrees with Kai Havertz's position at Chelsea

'It's a pity': Michael Ballack disagrees with Kai Havertz's position at Chelsea

Speaking to Sport Bild, Michael Ballack said: "Kai Havertz has proven — even before that with Chelsea — that he can fill the striker role well."But it's a pity, though, because I see him in a system that is ideal for him behind the striker.

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'I can't believe it': What Tuchel told Loftus-Cheek during pre-season revealed

'I can't believe it': What Tuchel told Loftus-Cheek during pre-season revealed

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has come out of the woodwork to make a strong case for a starting spot at Chelsea over the last few games. The Englishman has impressed with his performances, but apparently, he was already on Thomas Tuchel's radar.

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'I don't give a flying f**k': Fan passionately defends Mount from criticism about his scoring

'I don't give a flying f**k': Fan passionately defends Mount from criticism about his scoring

Mason Mount was arguably Chelsea's best player last season, having emerged as a top talent at the highest level. However, with the new season on, he is now once again hearing some criticism regarding his lack of scoring.

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BREAKING: Michael Ballack’s son Emilio dies in quad crash aged 18

BREAKING: Michael Ballack’s son Emilio dies in quad crash aged 18

Michael Ballack’s 18-year-old son Emilio died on Thursday, Chelsea have confirmed."Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Emilio Ballack at the terribly young age of 18.

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Man United interested in Austria star Baumgartner & 3 under-radar stories at Old Trafford

Man United interested in Austria star Baumgartner & 3 under-radar stories at Old Trafford

United interested in Austria star BaumgartnerAs per German outlet Kicker - a tier-3 source - Manchester United have shown interested in signing Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner after watching him impress for Austria in the Euros.The Red Devils reportedly face competition from the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham for the midfielder who has been labeled as 'the new Michael Ballack'.

Manchester United

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Michael Ballack caught watching Chelsea vs City on phone, pays no attention to hot dancing girls around

Michael Ballack caught watching Chelsea vs City on phone, pays no attention to hot dancing girls around

Chelsea's 1-0 win over Man City was a huge moment for the entire club as they won only the 2nd Champions League title in their history. Michael Ballack made as big a sacrifice as any other Blue, with the midfielder spotted at an adult entertainment venue engrossed in his old team's fortunes.

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Michael Ballack caught watching Chelsea vs City on phone, pays no attention to hot dancing girls

Michael Ballack caught watching Chelsea vs City on phone, pays no attention to hot dancing girls

Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 in what was a momentous occasion for Blues across the world and Michael Ballack was no exception. Making a great sacrifice at what appears to be an adult entertainment venue, Ballack was spotted watching the game on his phone rather than pay attention to the beautiful women dancing around him.

2 years ago

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The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Drogba not even in the top 20

The best 50 penalty takers ever revealed - Messi and Drogba not even in the top 20

The rankings, as complied by 90min, are topped by Ivan Krstanovic, a 37-year-old striker from Croatia, who has reportedly never missed a penalty in his professional career. Other players to crack the top 10 include former Barcelona star David Villa and Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben, also a former Blue.

3 years ago

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Highest scoring midfielders of 21st century have been revealed – Ronaldinho only 5th

Highest scoring midfielders of 21st century have been revealed – Ronaldinho only 5th

Highest scoring midfielders of the 21st century1. Frank Lampard (ex-Chelsea) - 261 goals2.

3 years ago

Why Drogba once 'wanted to kill' ex-teammate Ben Haim at Chelsea

Why Drogba once 'wanted to kill' ex-teammate Ben Haim at Chelsea

Speaking about his time at Chelsea, former midfielder Steve Sidwell revealed to BT Sport: "There were leaders [in that dressing room]. Terry, Lampard, Essien, Drogba, Ballack - there were leaders in there.

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'The price tag isn't his fault, Chelsea must give him time': Former Blue Ballack defends Havertz

'The price tag isn't his fault, Chelsea must give him time': Former Blue Ballack defends Havertz

"It is important for Chelsea to understand that if you buy a player with that kind of potential, then you have to give him time, bit by bit," Michael Ballack said in an interview."So he can be in that role and that the team can be built around him.

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Why Chelsea's midfield problems are due to personnel, not tactics - explained by fan

Why Chelsea's midfield problems are due to personnel, not tactics - explained by fan

Chelsea fan and Reddit user ziggazaggaziggazagga has explained why Frank Lampard's problem in midfield has more to do with the players available: "The obsession with 'tactics' and 'systems' is born of an inability to understand football beyond FIFA."'Oh I’ll switch to a 4-1-2-1-2 or a 3-1-4-1-1 and that’ll fix it'.

3 years ago

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‘Forget about them, get yourself ready for Chelsea’: Giggs reveals Ferguson told him he wouldn't play for 3 weeks before facing Ballack

‘Forget about them, get yourself ready for Chelsea’: Giggs reveals Ferguson told him he wouldn't play for 3 weeks before facing Ballack

Speaking to the greatest game podcast with Jamie Carragher, Ryan Giggs revealed how Sr Alex didn’t let him play much for 3 weeks in anticipation of a battle with Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack and said: “The majority of the time he could trust us to play a role, I played midfield at Old Trafford against Chelsea.“He pulled me like three weeks before the game.

Manchester United

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