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	Michael Ballack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ballack is known for being a versatile and well-conditioned player, equally comfortable in attack and defense.He made his name as a classic box-to-box midfielder with Bayer Leverkusen, where he operated as the central midfielder and took on both defensive and attacking responsibilities.
		Ballack was made captain of the German national team by the then national team coach Jürgen Klinsmann in 2004.Current Germany head coach Joachim Löw has indicated that he will keep Ballack as his national team captain.
		Ballack was angry at the jeering because he felt that he had honoured his contract and conducted himself professionally on and off the pitch as a Bayern player.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michael_Ballack (2245 words)

	Michael Ballack
		Michael Ballack was present at the stadium but he couldn't take part of Chelsea's win over a weak Manchester City by 3-0.
		Michael Ballack is unlikely to make his Premier League debut on Sunday in the match between Chelsea ahd Manchester City as he has failed to recover from a hip injury.
		Michael Ballack has spoken of the potential of his midfield partnership with Frank Lampard after three training sessions together, even though critics say their styles are similar.
	michaelballack.blogspot.com (4476 words)

	Michael Ballack
		Michael Ballack is one of the key-players in the German national squad.
		In January 2002, Ballack was voted the best player of the first half of the Bundesliga season and three months later, he had led Bayer Levekusen to the finals of the UEFA Champions League, the German Cup final, and second position in the league.
		Ballack is now set for a move to Bayern Munich after the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan[tm] on a contract that will make him one of the Bundesliga's best paid players.
	kcblazesoccerclub.com /Players/ballack.htm (441 words)

	CBC.ca - Sports - World Cup 2006 - Stars - Michael Ballack
		Michael Ballack's ascension from East German wunderkind to one of European soccer's greatest stars will be completed this summer when he captains the German national team at the World Cup on home soil.
		Ballack is a complete midfielder —; a ball-winning battler, with pinpoint accurate passing skills, goal-scoring prowess and the ability to unlock defences with his scintillating runs.
		Ballack became an influential starter for Chemnitzer by scoring 10 goals and though he couldn't help the club win promotion, he did earn a move to first-division club FC Kaiserslautern.
	www.cbc.ca /sports/worldcup2006/stars/bios/ballack-michael.html (713 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Football \| News \| Ballack the Ossi comes to west London
		Ballack was the player who had to stop him, but to do so he had to trip him.
		Ballack is also respected here as one of the most predatory goalscoring midfielders in the world.
		Ballack was born in 1976 in Gorlitz, a town on the Polish border where the unemployment rate is one in four.
	football.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/0,,1774530,00.html (823 words)

	Bayern's Michael Ballack :: Soccerphile
		Michael Ballack, known to German fans as "Little Kaiser", serves a powerful cocktail of skill and strength in every game he plays.
		Bayer's angel was Michael Ballack, making good of the predictions that had singled him out as the leading German player of the new millennium.
		The media had it clear: Ballack was the best German player of 2002, women's magazines voted him the most handsome footballer, and his popularity was reflected by the leading daily Bild putting him on the cover twice in the space of a week.
	www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/players/michael-ballack.html (1070 words)

	Update: Bayern Captain Michael Ballack Only in Talks With Chelsea - Mourinho targets Germany Captain To Play Alongside ...
		Michael Ballack could be a Chelsea player before the start of the World Cup this summer after the midfielder's agent Michael Becker confirmed that the Premiership champions are the only club he is negotiating with and that a deal could be struck before the World Cup Finals begin in June.
		Ballack, who can leave Bayern in the summer on a Bosman free, is likely to join the Premiership champions on a four-year contract in the summer and will be rewarded by becoming the highest-paid footballer in the world.
		Ballack's salary - a reported £121,000 a week, is likely to cause some unrest among the squad, where players such as John Terry, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Frank Lampard, who have made huge contributions to the club's success, may seek improved contracts now the wage threshold has been raised.
	www.worldcuplatest.com /update-bayern-captain-michael-ballack-only-in-talks-with-chelsea-mourinho-targets-germany-captain-to-play-alongside-lampard.html (749 words)

	ATL World Soccer News - Euro 2004 soccer news daily.
		Michael Ballack's stock rose after a series of towering performances for the surprisingly successful German side at the 2002 World Cup made him one of the stars of the tournament.
		Ballack deliberately brought down South Korea's Lee Chun-Soo in their semi-final game, denying him a clear shot at goal when the score was 0-0.
		Ballack was superb in the two-leg 2002 World Cup play-off match with Ukraine when Germany had their backs to the wall, confounding his critics by scoring three goals in two matches, including the equaliser in Kiev (1-1).
	www.wldcup.com /euro/2004/teams/89_michael_ballack.html (896 words)

	2002 FIFA World Cup
		Ballack's skill and scoring have never been in question; however, his apparent lack of toughness has.
		It might also be that Ballack's effortless scoring and composed on-field demeanour, combined with his good looks and sense of style earned the scorn of German fans who prefer their players to be a little more rough and tumble.
		Ballack's style of play is often described as "elegant," for his deft touch and skill on the ball.
	www.cbc.ca /sports/soccer/playerprofile_ballack.html (466 words)

	Michael Ballack: the tragic hero of Germany's march into the final
		Germany's goalscorer Michael Ballack, right, jubilates past South Korea's Park Ji Sung after Germany beat South Korea 1-0 in their 2002 World Cup semifinal soccer match at the Seoul World Cup stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday.
		Ballack made the foul on Lee Chun-soo to stop a fast Korean break that had caught the Germans undermanned in defence after a mistake by Torsten Frings.
		Ballack, although mostly a defensive midfielder, is a prolific scorer and hit 13 for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/2002/06/25/1670.html (645 words)

	USATODAY.com - Ballack calms nerves in Germany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Their views of midfielder Michael Ballack, who was sitting out the match because of an injury, are shared by fans throughout the country.
		Ballack is the only field player (excluding goalkeepers) consistently achieving the highest ranking of Weltklasse (world-class).
		By Frank Augstein, AP Michael Ballack is leaving his German homeland for England, agreeing to a deal with Premiership club Chelsea.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/worldcup/2006-05-31-ballack_x.htm (1003 words)

	Michael Ballack
		Michael Ballack begann mit dem Fußballspielen bei der BSG Motor Karl-Marx-Stadt.
		Ballack nahm mit der Deutschen Nationalmannschaft an den Fußball-Europameisterschaften 2000 in Belgien und den Niederlanden und 2004 in Portugal teil.
		Michael Ballack ist ledig und Vater von drei Söhnen: Louis (* 2001), Emilio (* 2002) und Jordi (* 2005).
	michael-ballack.blog.de (473 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Fears injured Ballack may miss opener
		GERMANY captain Michael Ballack missed another training session because of his calf injury yesterday, heightening concerns that he may not be fit for the World Cup opener against Costa Rica on Friday.
		Ballack had said he expected to be back training with the ball yesterday afternoon after coming through an indoor workout in the morning but that proved to be impossible.
		Ballack had earlier said he expected to be in the team against Costa Rica in the Group A curtain-raiser in Munich.
	sport.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=837852006 (358 words)

	Chelsea to break wage threshold for Ballack \| the Daily Mail
		Ballack is out of contract at Bayern Munich at the end of this season and has received lucrative offers from Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan to sign as a free agent.
		Ballack is desperate to win the Champions League, having narrowly missed out with Bayer Leverkusen in 2002 when they lost to Real Madrid, and the Chelsea boss has convinced him he can achieve that ambition at Stamford Bridge.
		Ballack's salary, however, is likely to cause some unrest among the squad where players such as John Terry, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Lampard, who have made huge contributions to the club's success, may seek improved contracts now the wage threshold has been raised.
	www.dailymail.co.uk /pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=378473&in_page_id=1779 (976 words)

	SportingNews.com - WORLD CUP 2006: Michael Ballack, Germany's biggest hope
		This time, Ballack is again changing clubs after the World Cup, leaving Bayern and apparently going to Chelsea, a move neither he nor Chelsea have to yet officially confirm.
		Ballack turned down a four-year extension of his contract reportedly worth $44.6 million and the relationship began to sour.
		Ballack has a nearly perfect shooting technique with both feet and is tremendously dangerous in the air.
	www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=89133 (621 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| My Club \| Chelsea \| Chelsea announce Ballack capture
		Ballack is renowned for being a goalscoring midfielder
		Ballack was also coveted by Manchester United but chose to join Chelsea and has signed a three-year-deal.
		Ballack began his career with Chemnitz and had spells at Kaiserslautern and Bayer Leverkusen before moving to Bayern Munich.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4769763.stm (484 words)

	Michael Ballack Strains Calf, Misses Training - The Deadbolt
		Germany captain Michael Ballack has been forced to miss the nation's training session just four days prior to the commencement of the World Cup.
		There has not been any statement as to if Michael Ballack will miss the host nation's World Cup opener against Costa Rica in Munich on Friday.
		In a bit of good news for the World Cup's host nation, all of the other 22 members reported for practice, and are said to be in perfect health.
	www.thedeadbolt.com /news/111176/michaelballackworldcup.php (285 words)

	AskMen.com - Michael Ballack
		Michael Ballack is an intelligent midfielder with a delicate touch on the ball.
		Criticized for being 'lazy' on the pitch, Ballack proved that his seemingly slow gait in midfield was merely a case of the lion waiting to pounce.
		At 27 Ballack is already a veteran on the international stage.
	www.askmen.com /specials/euro_cup_2004/michael_ballack.html (376 words)

	BALLACK JOINS CHELSEA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Ballack, who is out of contract with Bayern Munich this summer, has been unveiled at Stamford Bridge after several weeks of discussions.
		Ballack said: “I spoke to him several times about it and he was very enthusiastic about it.
		Ballack said: “What I remember most was the atmosphere and playing so close to the fans.
	www.premierleague.com /fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enNewsLatest&id=1295559&type=com.fapl.website.news.NewsItem&categoryCode=NewsLatestFAPremierLeagueNews&breadcrumb=latestfa_breadcrumb (839 words)

	German Star Footballer Michael Ballack Accepts Appointment As UNAIDS Special Representative
		Michael Ballack has previously been involved in charity events and fund raising.
		Ballack is captain of the German National Team and has played in various top football clubs.
		Ballack is a role model for many young people and his engagement with UNAIDS will help carry out messages on prevention and support in HIV and AIDS issues.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=44059 (379 words)

	CNN.com - Ballack will miss World Cup opener - Jun 8, 2006
		Later, Ballack reacted to media reports in Germany that he had failed to get the injury treated promptly after it reared its head in the 3-0 friendly win over Colombia last Friday.
		New Chelsea signing Ballack has been struggling to get over a strain to his right calf since the June 2 friendly and his absence is a major blow for the hosts.
		Ballack, who will join Chelsea from Bayern Munich next season, was Germany's best outfield player in South Korea and Japan four years ago, leading an unfancied team all the way through to the final.
	edition.cnn.com /2006/SPORT/football/06/08/world.ballack/index.html (527 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| Europe \| Ballack has no doubt over Chelsea
		Germany captain Michael Ballack has confirmed he will leave Bayern this summer and said he had "no doubt" he would be moving to Chelsea.
		Ballack is preparing for his last match for Bayern against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and will enjoy the title celebrations afterwards, even if the crowd continue to jeer him.
		Ballack has said will name the club he intends to join before the World Cup finals, which start on 9 June.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/europe/4982086.stm (307 words)

	CNNSI.com - Soccer - Ballack better than Zidane, says Beckenbauer - Tuesday September 17, 2002 07:43 AM
		Ballack, who joined Bayern from last season's Champions League finalists Bayer Leverkusen, bruised his left foot in a Bundesliga game Saturday.
		Among Bayern's reinforcements are former Bayer Leverkusen pair Michael Ballack and Ze Roberto, who helped guide the German side to the final of last season's Champions League.
		Irureta said he was concerned by the effects that injuries and suspensions would have on his team who have been drawn alongside AC Milan and Lens in one of the toughest groups in the first phase of the competition.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/news/2002/09/17/ballack_zidane (649 words)

	Michael Ballack
		Germany captain Michael Ballack was expected to resume training on Wednesday, two days before the opening World Cup match against Costa Rica.
		Roy Makaay scored twice while Michael Ballack also got his name on the scoresheet in a win that takes Bayern nine points clear of Hamburg at the top of the Bundesliga.
		Ballack broke the deadlock early in the second half with a deflected free kick and the Germany captain set up Mehmet Scholl for the second five minutes from time.
	www.worldcup2006facts.com /ballack.html (204 words)

	uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - Players - Ballack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A strong runner with the ability in either foot, Michael Ballack is a goalscoring midfield player par excellence.
		Ballack came through the old East German youth scheme and was 14 when he signed for Chemnitzer FC.
		After joining FC Bayern München for €12.9m, Ballack had to adapt to a more defensive role but still managed ten goals as Bayern stormed to the 2002/03 Bundesliga title and scored twice in the 3-1 German Cup final win against Kaiserslautern.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/Players/Player=34908/index.html (289 words)

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