BALLACK: "We felt they didn’t have the mental strength, confidence"

If there was one thing that stood out from the game on Wednesday night for me it was Michael Ballack. His performance in midfield was outstanding. Always on the move into space to receive the ball, spraying the ball about the pitch, getting up to join …

BALLACK: “If I look back, I had a very good time”

Michael Ballack returns to Stamford Bridge tonight for the first time since he left the club over a year ago. Whether or not he plays is another thing, but Ballack spoke to the media ahead of the game and was keen to speak of his time at the club. He s…

Chelsea FC: Shifting of Balance?

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    This may sound to be premature considering we are only through midway of June and no player or even a manager has been signed by Chelsea so far and despite that I couldn’t resist myself from thinking about this issue…

Speak the truth – You’re Jealous!!

Abramovich is perhaps the most famous club-owner in football as he sparked a new revolution in the English Premier League as well as in the rest of Europe back in 2003 when he bought a debt-ridden Chelsea side. From then he splashed millions for his te…

BALLACK: ” I still see that hunger there”

Michael Ballack has taken the time out to speak of Chelsea and their quest for Champions League glory. Ballack knows only too well what defeat in the final stages of the Champions League feels like and reveals just how much Moscow hurt us but, believes…

Former Blue : Top 10 Michael Ballack Moments At Chelsea

    Chelsea fans feel sorry that they couldn’t give proper farewell to their one of the favourites and hence we have come with top 10 Ballack moment at Chelsea to remember him once again.

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Mesut Ozil keen on Chelsea move!

The German playmaker Mesut Ozil is very keen on following in Michael Ballack’s footprints by moving to Stamford Bridge.
His contract with Werder Bremen is entering the final year, and with no chance of him signing an extension, Bremen will have no choice but to sell him or risk him leaving on a free next summer.
“The [...]

Michael Ballack signs for Bayer Leverkusen

The Germany captain Michael Ballack may be missing the World Cup through injury, but he is still one of the biggest names in German football. He was released by Chelsea at the end of last season, and most of the Sports Betting Odds were saying that only a big club like Man Utd or AC [...]

Leverkusen – We will do everything to sign Ballack!

The Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen areextremely keen on taking Michael Ballack back to Germany, and will do whatever they can to persuade him, except match his wage demands!
“We know that he has two definite offers and we are now ready to start negotiations,” Leverkusen general manager Wolfgang Holzhauser said. “We will do all we can [...]

Hamburg to rival Man Utd for Ballacks signature

A report this morning is saying that Michael Ballack is being chased by the Bundesliga club Hamburg.
Tribalfootball said: Released Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is aware of interest from Manchester United.
Bild says United face competition from Hamburg for the German veteran, 33, who was cut loose by Chelsea last week.
Ballack himself has refused to [...]

Man Utd to sign Michael Ballack!

It is being reported today that the out-of-contract Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is to be given a Premier League lifeline by the Man Utd manager Alex Ferguson.
The Sunday Mirror says that United are to offer Ballack a one-year contract with an option of another year. The Germany captain has been linked with a return to [...]

Chelsea transfer rumours June 9th – Srna, Ballack, Cole, Ibrahimovich and Schweinsteiger

I am still trying to come to terms with the latest bit of Chelsea transfer news. It is incredible that the Blues have allowed Joe Cole to leave on a free transfer, especially considering he is just about to become an even bigger star at the World Cup! I understand the club wanting to reduce [...]

Germany “shocked” that Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup

The Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack was unluckily injured during the FA Cup Final at the weekend, and it has now been revealed that he will now miss the whole of the World Cup while he is recovering.
The Germany boss Joachim Loew admitted his disappointment at losing his captain and leader. He said: “Michael Ballack is [...]

Chelsea transfer rumours May 12th – Pato, Ireland, Schmeichel, Ballack and Ashley Cole!

The main bit of Chelsea transfer news today is that Ancelotti is planning a summer clearout of all the oldies in the team, to make room for the youngsters being promoted from the reserves, and perhaps a “marquee signing?”
We already know that Deco is on his way back to Brazil, and Juliano Beletti has also [...]

Chelsea transfer rumours May 6th – Higuain, Torres, Aguero and Ballack

The speculation that Fernando Torres will be leaving Liverpool for Chelsea seems to be gathering pace, and the Mail is reporting that Rafael Benitez is demanding the full £70m sale price so that he can re-invest the whole lot in rebuilding his Liverpool squad, which has underperformed badly this season.
There is even talk that [...]

Ballack – Chelsea have to win something for Ancelotti

The Germany captain Michael Ballack believes that Carlo Ancelotti is the right manager for Chelsea, but the players have to repay his trust in them by winning a trophy for him.
“The coach is the guy who shows us in which direction we have to go, and everyone follows him,” Ballack said. “He’s the boss. Here, [...]

Ballack – The FA Cup is a trophy, but we want the League title!

The Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is pleased that Chelsea are on their way to the FA Cup Final next month, but having already won the trophy twice with the Blues, he is desperate to get his first Premiership title.
“For me, I can’t say it’d be enough,” he says. “The club have won the FA [...]

Wenger slams media for taking words out of context

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not very happy with the way the media has been twisting his comments after matches, and using just a few words to make it look like he is saying bad things about his opponents.
He cites the Chelsea game, where he praised Chelsea’s play after the game, but the media [...]

Lampard, Ballack and Drogba fit to face Arsenal

Nothing but good news for Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti this week as his team confirm first position in the Champions League Group Stages, and the Chelsea injury list eases off in time for the crunch match against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
Just last week it was assumed that that Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and [...]

Drogba, Ballack, Lampard and Ashley Cole all fit to face Arsenal

Just last week it was assumed that Chelsea’s injury list meant that Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard would not be fit enough to face Arsenal in Sunday’s crunch match at the Emirates, but the news today is that all three of them, plus Michael Ballack, will all now be able to play.
Didier Drogba [...]

Zhirkov, Ballack and Deco to start against Porto

The Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told the press that he will be making changes for tonights game against Porto.
With a massive game against Arsenal coming up at the Emirates this Sunday, he will be playing some fringe players in this not-so-important match tonight.
It is about time we will finally see the “marquee signing” Yuri [...]