Michael Ballack
German footballer
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| August 5 2021 | Ballack's son, Emilio, tragically died in a quad bike crash at the age of 18. |
| August 5 2021 | Ballack's son, Emilio, tragically died in a quad bike crash at the age of 18. |
| 2016 | He continued his role as a studio analyst for ESPN during Euro 2016, often appearing with Alexi Lalas. |
| 2016 | He continued his role as a studio analyst for ESPN during Euro 2016, often appearing with Alexi Lalas. |
| 2014 | Ballack worked as a studio analyst for ESPN during the 2014 World Cup, contributing his expertise to the coverage. |
| 2014 | Ballack worked as a studio analyst for ESPN during the 2014 World Cup, contributing his expertise to the coverage. |
| June 5 2013 | Ballack played a farewell match at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena, where a World XI team won 4–3 against the 'Friends of Ballack.' Ballack scored a hat-trick during the match. |
| June 5 2013 | Ballack played a farewell match at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena, where a World XI team won 4–3 against the 'Friends of Ballack.' Ballack scored a hat-trick during the match. |
| 2012 | During Euro 2012, Ballack served as a studio analyst for ESPN, providing insights on the tournament. |
| 2012 | During Euro 2012, Ballack served as a studio analyst for ESPN, providing insights on the tournament. |
| October 2 2012 | Michael Ballack announced his retirement from professional football. |
| October 2 2012 | Michael Ballack announced his retirement from professional football. |
| 2011 | Ballack scored his second Europa League goal against Metalist Kharkiv, helping Leverkusen win 2–0 and progress to the round of 16 with a 6–0 aggregate victory. |
| 2011 | Ballack scored his second Europa League goal against Metalist Kharkiv, helping Leverkusen win 2–0 and progress to the round of 16 with a 6–0 aggregate victory. |
| June 16 2011 | It was announced that Ballack would no longer be part of the national team after a series of injuries. He refused an offer to play in two friendlies to reach 100 matches with Germany. |
| June 16 2011 | Officially announced that Ballack would no longer be part of the national team. He refused the German Football Association's offer of two farewell friendlies and organized his own farewell match called 'Worldplayers vs. Ballack and Friends'. |
| June 16 2011 | Officially announced that Ballack would no longer be part of the national team. He refused the German Football Association's offer of two farewell friendlies and organized his own farewell match called 'Worldplayers vs. Ballack and Friends'. |
| June 16 2011 | It was announced that Ballack would no longer be part of the national team after a series of injuries. He refused an offer to play in two friendlies to reach 100 matches with Germany. |
| February 20 2011 | Ballack made his return from injury as a substitute in a match against VfB Stuttgart, contributing to Leverkusen's 4–2 victory. |
| February 20 2011 | Ballack made his return from injury as a substitute in a match against VfB Stuttgart, contributing to Leverkusen's 4–2 victory. |
| 2010 | During the fifth round FA Cup tie against Cardiff City, Ballack scored a goal that helped Chelsea regain the lead, contributing to their 4–1 victory. |
| 2010 | Ballack suffered an ankle injury prior to the 2010 World Cup, forcing him to miss the tournament. He traveled to South Africa for moral support of the team, which finished third. |
| 2010 | Michael Ballack made 1 appearance for the German national team in 2010. |
| 2010 | Michael Ballack made 1 appearance for the German national team in 2010. |
| 2010 | Ballack suffered an ankle injury prior to the 2010 World Cup, forcing him to miss the tournament. He traveled to South Africa for moral support of the team, which finished third. |
| 2010 | During the fifth round FA Cup tie against Cardiff City, Ballack scored a goal that helped Chelsea regain the lead, contributing to their 4–1 victory. |
| September 11 2010 | Ballack sustained a shin injury in a Bundesliga match against Hannover 96, which led to the announcement that he would not play again in 2010 at the club or international level. |
| September 11 2010 | Ballack sustained a shin injury in a Bundesliga match against Hannover 96, which led to the announcement that he would not play again in 2010 at the club or international level. |
| August 19 2010 | Ballack scored the first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in a 3–0 victory against Tavriya Simferopol during the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. |
| August 19 2010 | Ballack scored the first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in a 3–0 victory against Tavriya Simferopol during the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. |
| June 25 2010 | Michael Ballack signed a two-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen, returning to the club after his previous tenure. |
| June 25 2010 | Michael Ballack signed a two-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen, returning to the club after his previous tenure. |
| June 9 2010 | On 9 June 2010, it was announced that Ballack would leave Chelsea on a free transfer after his contract was not renewed. |
| June 9 2010 | On 9 June 2010, it was announced that Ballack would leave Chelsea on a free transfer after his contract was not renewed. |
| May 2010 | Ballack started in the FA Cup final on 15 May 2010, where Chelsea defeated Portsmouth; however, he was injured shortly before half-time and could not continue. |
| May 2010 | Ballack started in the FA Cup final on 15 May 2010, where Chelsea defeated Portsmouth; however, he was injured shortly before half-time and could not continue. |
| February 27 2010 | Ballack was sent off during Chelsea's 4–2 defeat against Manchester City on 27 February 2010. |
| February 27 2010 | Ballack was sent off during Chelsea's 4–2 defeat against Manchester City on 27 February 2010. |
| January 17 2010 | In a 7–2 win against Sunderland on 17 January 2010, Ballack scored his fourth league goal of the season and provided his third assist. |
| January 17 2010 | In a 7–2 win against Sunderland on 17 January 2010, Ballack scored his fourth league goal of the season and provided his third assist. |
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