Michael Ballack

[Ankit 3,176]

[DYC. 7,542]

He did well in his time at Chelsea though I expected him to do better and make a bigger impact on the team. Though the fact he couldn't play in his most natural role because of Lampard's presence played a part in that. But he did do extremely well in the second half of 09/10 as our anchor man and played a crucial role in winning the Double so at least he went out with a bang.

His attitude, leadership and professionalism were highly admirable and that's what I miss the most when thinking about his time here.

[Funkyflashman 187]

Oh man he was fantastic!! You're welcome back any time Michael!

[zolayes 14,489]

Legend

a title often given too easily but not in this case

[Kieran. 6,317]

Good luck Michael. He was one of my favorite players as well.

I bet he feels like he has "unfinished" business. Won't be surprised to see him get into managing fairly soon.

I can't believe he never won a Champions League.

[didierforever 7,349]

what a player. a true legend. take a bow.

[Jase 43,479]

All the best in your future Ballack! :blue scalf:

And as Kieran pointed out, it's a shame that he has never won the Champions League!

[Liquidator 5,176]

The absolute model professional in my opinion. He never complained about always playing second-fiddle to Lampard in the attacking midfield position and always put in a great shift no matter where he played in midfield. Its a shame that his career with us ended with that injury in the FA Cup Final against Portsmouth and that he always seemed to be the nearly man for major honours even though he was such a fantastic player. Still, he might rectify that if he goes into management.

[Kez 2,727]

What a player & such a legend of the game, it was an honour to watch him play for Chelsea, one of the greatest players never to win a Champions league. All the best for the future Bally!

[Spike 12,049]

He was a complete player. He could do everything.

[Jase 43,479]

http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/item/198047-michael-ballack-charged-with-speeding-in-spain

Madrid: Spanish police said on Thursday that they caught former Germany captain and Chelsea star Michael Ballack speeding on a highway in Spain -- reportedly at 211 kilometres (131 miles) per hour.

"He was detained for excessive speed yesterday afternoon (Wednesday)," near the town of Trujillo in eastern Spain, a civil guard spokesman in the nearby city of Caceres told AFP by telephone.

A court official in Trujillo said Ballack, 36, went before a local judge on Thursday morning and challenged the charges, meaning he will be summoned to appear before a judge in a Caceres criminal court at a later date.

The officials, who asked not to be named, declined to give further details, but Spanish media said Ballack was accused of driving at 211 kph in a 120-kph zone, in an all-terrain Audi.

Ballack announced his retirement on October 2, having won 98 caps for Germany whom he led to the semi-final in the 2006 World Cup, and winning English and German league titles with Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He's Michael 'f'ing Ballack, if he's going a 130 mph, then change the speed limit Spain.

[silviupastean 135]

i hope he'll coach chelsea some day

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/9650712/Unemployed-former-Chelsea-captain-Michael-Ballack-fires-Spanish-lawyer-following-speeding-case.html

Balack was caught by a mobile speed camera doing 131mph in his four-wheel drive Audi U7 on a Spanish motorway near the resort town of Trujillo on Oct 17. The limit for that stretch of road is 75mph.

At his initial court hearing the day after his arrest, his legal team were told that he faced a two-year driving ban and an £8,000 fine.

But at a second hearing on Wednesday, which the 36 year-old did not have to attend because the offence does not lead to a potential jail term, his lawyer, Jesús Gallego Rol, requested that the fine be cut to £800 because Ballack has had no income since he was released by Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.

He was quoted by Marca as saying: "Just because he is a famous footballer doesn’t mean he has any money coming in."

Rol also pointed out that driving at high speed is tolerated on German motorways.

Ballack yesterday fired Rol, according to ESPN, following the not guilty plea, because of a ferocious backlash from the public.

Ballack released a statement today which read: "My Spanish lawyer [ ...] had no order to argue unreasonably, like he apparently did.

"Therefore, I have released him from his mandate. It's understood I respect the Spanish law, the Spanish court and the verdict."

Ballack signed a £120,000-a-week deal when he joined Chelsea in 2006 and was still earning as much as £80,000 just before he left Stamford Bridge in 2010.

Oh Ballack...

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I just love this: Ballack's best moments at Chelsea: http://www.mediafire...aq97ajaqin6zqhq

(not my upload)

[flyll 5]

Love Bally Great lad,great player.

[nachikethas 1,149]

my old school bag (2007)

:cry:

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

BYE BYE BALLACK

Michael Ballack has confirmed that he will hold a farewell game in Leipzig on 5 June, with a host of stars set to attend, including Bastian Schweinsteiger and Jose Mourinho.

Ballack, 36, who retired last October, will play as a 'Ballack & friends' team takes on a World XI.