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Low cool over captaincy
Monday 16th August 14:36

Germany coach Joachim Low is in no rush to make a decision over who will captain his team.

Ballack expects armband back
Thursday 12th August 15:22

Michael Ballack claims to have been assured by Joachim Low that he remains Germany's national captain.

Khedira ready for Ballack test
Monday 2nd August 10:05

Sami Khedira is not prepared to stand aside and let Michael Ballack return to the Germany first team.

Ballack - I'm still captain
Wednesday 14th July 18:50

Injured Germany captain Michael Ballack has assured Philipp Lahm he is prepared to fight for the armband.

Lahm keen to keep captaincy
Thursday 8th July 18:30

Philipp Lahm insists he will not surrender the Germany captaincy to Michael Ballack unless told to do so.

Ballack quiet over future
Tuesday 6th July 18:31

Michael Ballack has refused to discuss his international future, despite calls for his retirement.

Bierhoff plays down spat
Tuesday 6th July 11:40

Oliver Bierhoff insists Michael Ballack's departure from the Germany camp has nothing to do with Philipp Lahm.

Boss buoyed by Ballack return
Monday 28th June 16:29

Jupp Heynckes proclaimed Bayer Leverkusen have signed the headline act of German football in Michael Ballack.

Klose - Gerrard key for England
Sunday 27th June 10:59

Miroslav Klose thinks that England captain Steven Gerrard is a greater threat than Wayne Rooney.

Low gets England inside info
Saturday 26th June 11:37

Germany coach Joachim Low has been using Michael Ballack to gain information on England.

Ballack sets sights high
Saturday 26th June 11:32

Michael Ballack has declared that he still has ambitions to win silverware with Bayer Leverkusen.

Ballack seals Bayer return
Friday 25th June 13:56

Michael Ballack admits 'a circle is complete' after finalising a return to Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year deal.

Bayer close on Ballack
Friday 25th June 10:08

Bayer Leverkusen are reported to have won the race to sign former star Michael Ballack.

Ballack to make decision
Wednesday 23rd June 10:59

Michael Ballack has declared that he will make a decision on his future in the next fortnight.

Germany won't target Boateng
Sunday 20th June 15:34

Oliver Bierhoff has insisted Germany will not direct any anger towards Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Voller confident on Ballack
Thursday 17th June 13:38

Bayer Leverkusen are confident that out-of-contract midfielder Michael Ballack will return to the club.

Leverkusen line up Ballack
Wednesday 16th June 10:46

Bayer Leverkusen have vowed to do 'all they can' to bring Michael Ballack back to the club.

Low doesn't miss Ballack
Monday 14th June 16:41

Germany coach Joachim Low says his side are not feeling the absence of injured midfielder Michael Ballack.

Leverkusen ponder Ballack move
Friday 11th June 10:54

Bayer Leverkusen are considering a swoop for Michael Ballack following his release by Chelsea.

Ballack warns England duo
Friday 11th June 09:11

Michael Ballack feels Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard must 'pull back their egos' if they are to link up well.

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