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Low Impressed By Ballack Stamina

Low Impressed By Ballack Stamina

MICHAEL Ballack's lung-busting performances for Germany at Euro 2008 can be directly attributed to the Chelsea midfielder's experience of playing in the Barclays Premier League, according to national team coach Joachim Low. 25 Jun 2008
Turkish Low-Down Won't Help Germans

Turkish Low-Down Won't Help Germans

GERMANY coach Joachim Low feels his knowledge of Turkish football will be of little benefit to his current charges in tomorrow's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle. 25 Jun 2008
Ballack Reveals Germany Self-Belief

Ballack Reveals Germany Self-Belief

SKIPPER Michael Ballack is reporting an air of quiet confidence and calm in the Germany camp ahead of their Euro 2008 semi-final against Turkey, with lessons learnt from earlier in the tournament. 25 Jun 2008
Lehmann Ready for Ultimate Sacrifice

Lehmann Ready for Ultimate Sacrifice

Germany's former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has admitted he would "give his life" to reach the final of Euro 2008. 24 Jun 2008
Ballack Turk-Ing Nothing for Granted

Ballack Turk-Ing Nothing for Granted

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack believes Turkey's unpredictability makes the outcome of tomorrow's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle too close to call. 24 Jun 2008
Ballack Berates Bayern For Unsettling Striker

Ballack Berates Bayern For Unsettling Striker

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack has hit out at Bayern Munich for unsettling striker Mario Gomez. 24 Jun 2008
Frings Getting Better for Germany

Frings Getting Better for Germany

TORSTEN Frings should return to Germany's starting line-up for the Euro 2008 semi-final against Turkey after being given the green light by coach Joachim Low. 24 Jun 2008
Low Admits to Thoughts of Resignation

Low Admits to Thoughts of Resignation

GERMAN coach Joachim Low admits he considered resigning after his side lost to Croatia in the group stages of Euro 2008. 22 Jun 2008
Germany Book Their Spot

Germany Book Their Spot

ALL eyes may have been on Cristiano Ronaldo but it was his opposite number seven Bastian Schweinsteiger who stole the show to book Germany's place in the Euro 2008 semi-finals and dump Portugal out. 20 Jun 2008
Scolari - Germany Clash Won't Be My Last

Scolari - Germany Clash Won't Be My Last

OUTGOING Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari confirmed he would revert to the starting XI which won the first two Group A games for tomorrow's Euro 2008 quarter-final against Germany before confidently predicting: "I don't expect it to be my last game". 19 Jun 2008
Schweinsteiger Eager to Make Up for Mistake

Schweinsteiger Eager to Make Up for Mistake

GERMANY midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is determined to make amends for his dismissal against Croatia when his side take on Portugal in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals tomorrow. 19 Jun 2008
Ballack Must Cope With Low Blow

Ballack Must Cope With Low Blow

MICHAEL Ballack will have his leadership qualities tested beyond his usual role as Germany captain if UEFA uphold Joachim Low's touchline ban for the Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal. 18 Jun 2008
Low Awaits Touchline Ban Decision

Low Awaits Touchline Ban Decision

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has been made to wait an extra day to find out if he faces a touchline ban for the Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal. 17 Jun 2008
Ballack To The Rescue

Ballack To The Rescue

MICHAEL Ballack booked Germany's place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 after his thunderbolt free-kick earned victory in a hot-tempered clash against co-hosts Austria. 17 Jun 2008
Ballack Keen to Put Out Scolari

Ballack Keen to Put Out Scolari

GERMANY midfielder Michael Ballack wants to knock Luiz Felipe Scolari out of Euro 2008 after setting up a quarter-final against Portugal with a stunning winner in Vienna. 17 Jun 2008
No Fear From Hickersberger

No Fear From Hickersberger

AUSTRIA coach Josef Hickersberger believes Germany are there for the taking in Vienna as the co-hosts look to knock the pre-tournament favourites out of Euro 2008. 16 Jun 2008

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