Of course Lothar Matthaus is always going to be associated with the 1990 World Cup. But does everyone immediately remember what titles Gunter Netzer, Johan Cruyff or Luis Figo won? Or do they also think about how those players played… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
When I see Mario Gotze, his development does not go in the right direction. He has outstanding qualities, but he has not reached his… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
I think if you play for Chelsea you have to deal with the pressure, everybody knows the expectations. — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
I was able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I am thankful for that. But I have other interests beside football, and… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
I played in the Champions League constantly for 12 or 13 years in my career, and I reached only two finals. I know how… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
I played at the highest level throughout my career and I'm happy about that. — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
Things aren't always full of sunshine, there has to be friction at times as well. — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
Mario Gotze is a great player, but one of my favourites is Marco Reus, who is a fantastic player, and one of the very… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
Chelsea is an ambitious club and it will always be possible that a coach and the players are competitive at the highest level. — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
We will give everything for the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League. — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
A leader on the pitch is someone who can turn a game in the right direction, he isn't someone who has a go at… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
A player can't request on what position he wants to play, and it is the same with the captaincy. One should respect this, there… — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
I had a great career. But not to win a big international title is also part of my career. — Michael Ballack Copy Share Image
