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Ballack expects title charge
Monday 13th July 11:03

Michael Ballack is tipping Chelsea to wrestle the Premier League title away from Man Utd this season.

Ballack 'hungry' for success
Wednesday 1st July 13:49

Michael Ballack has warned Chelsea's rivals that they are 'hungry' to succeed this season.

Scolari blames player power
Sunday 28th June 15:40

Luiz Felipe Scolari has blamed a trio of Chelsea's big-name players for his sacking as manager.

Ballack agrees new deal
Tuesday 2nd June 17:12

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has agreed a one-year extension to his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Ballack agrees Blues stay
Sunday 31st May 11:13

Michael Ballack has revealed he has agreed a new deal to stay at Chelsea.

Lamps defends Drogba rant
Friday 8th May 08:24

Frank Lampard has defended the actions of Didier Drogba in the wake of Chelsea's Champions League exit.

Lampard gutted at exit
Thursday 7th May 07:58

Frank Lampard could not hide his disappointment after Chelsea bowed out of the Champions League.

Ballack warns Barca
Thursday 30th April 08:01

Michael Ballack believes Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid gives Chelsea an added advantage.

Ballack in it to win it
Wednesday 29th April 17:41

Michael Ballack admits Chelsea are determined to get their hands on the Champions League trophy this season.

Ballack - Lampard among best
Thursday 23rd April 16:11

Michael Ballack is shocked by Frank Lampard's omission from the PFA Player of the Year shortlist.

Ballack aiming for second spot
Wednesday 22nd April 11:08

Michael Ballack claims Chelsea are not targeting the league title as they chase glory elsewhere.

Failure drives Ballack forward
Thursday 16th April 12:09

Michael Ballack is being driven towards success this season by the bitter memories of last term's failures.

Ballack - Barca chances 50-50
Wednesday 15th April 08:54

Michael Ballack believes Chelsea have a 50-50 chance against Champions League opponents Barcelona.

Hiddink warning for Reds
Sunday 12th April 15:25

Guus Hiddink has warned Champions League opponents Liverpool of Chelsea's growing spirit.

German FA backs Ballack
Wednesday 8th April 16:26

Under-fire captain Michael Ballack has been urged to continue to lead by example for Germany.

Podolski escapes Germany fine
Friday 3rd April 12:48

Germany's Lukas Podolski has escaped disciplinary action after a spat with captain Michael Ballack.

Hoeness - Ballack for skipper
Thursday 26th March 10:36

Uli Hoeness believes that Michael Ballack is the stand-out candidate to lead Germany at the World Cup.

Ballack refusing to give up
Tuesday 17th March 10:04

Michael Ballack has warned Manchester United that Chelsea will push them all the way in the title race.

Zhirkov backed for Blues move
Thursday 12th March 08:12

CSKA Moscow coach Zico says he would not block Yuri Zhirkov from joining Chelsea in the summer.

Ballack - Spirit back under Guus
Tuesday 10th March 07:58

Michael Ballack believes the fighting spirit that was absent under Luiz Felipe Scolari has returned.

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Fixture lists gallery

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Steve McClaren believes England should follow Spain's approach

Steve McClaren believes England should follow Spain's approach

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