Germany captain Michael Ballack said that friction over prolonging trainer Joachim Loew’s contract was unsettling for the team as the clock ticks down to the World Cup in four months.

Arsene Wenger has moved to put the record straight after Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack told the Arsenal manager to stop looking for excuses in the wake of defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Michael Ballack believes Chelsea have once again demonstrated they possess the perfect mix needed to be champions.

Germany coach Joachim Low insists Michael Ballack has a long-term future at international level.

Michael Ballack believes the dressing-room team spirit has been so galvanised under new coach Carlo Ancelotti that Chelsea are now ready to win the “big prizes” once again.

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Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack insists he has never thought about ending his football career.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack believes he will still have a future at the club even if his hopes of silverware turn sour this season.

Michael Ballack has warned Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho he will need more than mind games to get the better of Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League.

John Terry faces further questions about his judgment after it emerged that he used his position as England captain to vote for Chelsea pals in the FIFA World Player of the Year awards.