Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack
Michael Ballackis a retired German footballer. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of the German national team. Ballack wore the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for except for Kaiserslautern. He was selected by Pelé as one of FIFA's 125 Greatest Living Players, and as the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2002. He won the German Footballer of the Year award three times – in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Ballack was...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth26 September 1976
CityGorlitz, Germany
climbed game played pulled rankings skin
When we played them at the 2002 World Cup, it was a game we pulled by the skin of our teeth, we were lucky. They've climbed up the rankings and no one has noticed. Sometimes they are underestimated by the public.
title
We will not give anything away in the title race.
against arsenal capable four goals home scoring shown three
We are capable of scoring three or four goals at home and have shown that already against Arsenal and Ajax.
broke goal played tension tough
It was very tough at the start. The first goal broke the tension and we played well after that.
happy hard pleased tempo warm
It was very warm out there and hard to keep up the tempo and the pressure. But we can be pleased with 3-0. I am happy with that.
anyone good nor spoke spoken
I spoke with Bayern and it was a good discussion. That is where things stand. I haven't spoken with anyone else, nor do I want to.
age chance chelsea club england good last league move strong top
At the age of 29 this is my last chance to make a move abroad. Chelsea is a top club that is very strong in the league in England and play very, very good in international competition.
lost
We're disappointed at the draw. Nothing is lost though.
games revenge seeking situation sure tough
Yes, the 1996 final, that's one of the games I'd like to remember. It's not the same situation but I am sure the Czechs will be seeking revenge and it will be a tough match.
biggest cup good score side together
That we can't score is our biggest problem. Now we have to see we can get a good side together for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
complete
It is complete nonsense. There is nothing in it.
assume conversation feeling good
We've talked. You can assume that I had a good feeling during that conversation. I have a feeling for myself and I know what I want.
far tight
We know that we can go far only as we come out as a very tight unit,
criticism defeat handle learn players saw slovakia
The 2-0 defeat by Slovakia saw the players come in for criticism and the young players need to learn how to handle it,