Germany captain Michael Ballack has warned the FIFA World Cup will be difficult for his country and that an exit before the semi-finals "would mean failure".
Germany captain Michael Ballack has warned the FIFA World Cup will be difficult for his country and that an exit before the semi-finals "would mean failure".
Germany midfielder Sami Khedira does not want to be compared with Michael Ballack, the man he is set to replace at the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Steven Gerrard has hailed Adam Johnson, who he believes has a great chance of going to South Africa, and revealed his sympathy for Michael Ballack.
Michael Ballack admits his FIFA World Cup dream is over, despite being approached by several doctors who claim they could cure him within a fortnight.
FIFA.com hears from Kevin-Prince Boateng on facing his brother in South Africa, his club future and that now-infamous tackle on Michael Ballack.
Germany coach Joachim Low has revealed Sami Khedira is his first choice to replace injured midfielder Michael Ballack at the FIFA World Cup this summer.