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Ballack Boosted By Liverpool Struggles

Ballack Boosted By Liverpool Struggles

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack says the Blues have taken extra motivation from Liverpool's inconsistent start to the season. 2 Sep 2009
Ballack Backing for New Blues Tactic

Ballack Backing for New Blues Tactic

Chelsea's new diamond formation will come under further scrutiny against Sunderland tomorrow night but Germany captain Michael Ballack insists it is up to the players to make it work. 17 Aug 2009
No Action to Be Taken Against Ballack

No Action to Be Taken Against Ballack

Michael Ballack will face no further action for his off-the-ball challenge on Patrice Evra during yesterday's Community Shield at Wembley. 10 Aug 2009
Ferguson: Ballack Should Have Seen Red

Ferguson: Ballack Should Have Seen Red

SIR Alex Ferguson criticised referee Chris Foy and claimed Michael Ballack should have been sent off in the FA Community Shield at Wembley as Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalties. 10 Aug 2009
Ballack's Back For Chelsea

Ballack's Back For Chelsea

Michael Ballack is set to return to action for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Community Shield on Sunday. 5 Aug 2009
Ballack Confident Over Chelsea's Title Chances

Ballack Confident Over Chelsea's Title Chances

Michael Ballack claims Chelsea are "confident" of winning back the Barclays Premier League title - and feels not bringing in a mass of new faces can only help them hit the ground running. 14 Jul 2009
Ballack and Co Hungry for Trophies

Ballack and Co Hungry for Trophies

Carlo Ancelotti will inherit a Chelsea squad "hungry" to regain the Barclays Premier League title and conquer Europe, according to midfielder Michael Ballack. 1 Jul 2009
Scolari Points Finger At Drogba, Ballack, Cech

Scolari Points Finger At Drogba, Ballack, Cech

LUIZ Felipe Scolari claims a number of Chelsea players did not respect him and his training methods during his ill-fated eight-month stint at Stamford Bridge. 29 Jun 2009
Ballack Signs On To Stay At Chelsea

Ballack Signs On To Stay At Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed Michael Ballack has agreed a contract extension tying him to the club until June 2010. 3 Jun 2009
Poll Predicts Long Bans for Blues Pair

Poll Predicts Long Bans for Blues Pair

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll expects UEFA to hand out long suspensions to Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack following last week's Champions League exit. 13 May 2009
Ballack: We Want to Win Champions League

Ballack: We Want to Win Champions League

Michael Ballack is determined to erase the memory of last season's Champions League final defeat to Manchester United by lifting the trophy in Rome at the end of May. 30 Apr 2009
Ballack Stunned By Lampard's Omission

Ballack Stunned By Lampard's Omission

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is astonished that Frank Lampard has not been shortlisted for the PFA player of the year award. 24 Apr 2009
Matthaus Predicts Ball-Axe At Chelsea

Matthaus Predicts Ball-Axe At Chelsea

Michael Ballack is no more than a peripheral player at Chelsea, according to Germany legend Lothar Matthaus. 23 Apr 2009
Confident Ballack Aiming for Success

Confident Ballack Aiming for Success

Michael Ballack claims he can "smell the success" and has vowed to give his all to help the club land a hat-trick of trophies. 17 Apr 2009
Ballack Admits to Referee Gaffe

Ballack Admits to Referee Gaffe

Germany captain Michael Ballack knew his 30-yarder that set his nation on the way to victory over Wales should not have been allowed. 3 Apr 2009
Bierhoff Unhappy With Klose Comments

Bierhoff Unhappy With Klose Comments

Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff has criticised striker Miroslav Klose for his comments about Michael Ballack in a recent interview. 26 Mar 2009