Michael Ballack

Chelsea will take a 2-0 lead back to Stamford Bridge in the FA Youth Cup semis, and were very impressive overall at Anfield

Former Chelsea midfielder and German national team captain Michael Ballack has announced his retirement today following a two-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen.

The German midfielder has announced that he has brought his career to an end at the age of 36.

Danish defender Per Koldrup is being linked to MLS, and potentially Toronto FC.

Michael Ballack's agent sounds off on Red Bulls' Erik Soler and suggests Stephen Ireland could be MLS bound.

The Seattle Sounders have confirmed they are not pursuing a transfer for Michael Ballack.

Michael Ballack and Leverkusen have had a falling out, possibly setting the stage for an exit from the Bay Arena before the season is over and MLS is lurking.

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Omer Roprak, Manuel Friedrich, Michal Kadlec, Gonzalo Castro; Simon Rolfes, Lars Bender; Daniul Schwaab, Michael Ballack, Sidney Sam; Stephan Kiessling. S...

Michael Ballack is doubtful for Bayer Leverkusen's midweek Champions League match against Valencia after breaking his nose against Freiburg

"Chelsea should have won more trophies with their squad because the quality is there. The ambition was there and you can see what the club has spent on players." -Michael Ballack in today's The...