http://tags.worldcupblog.org Articles tagged 'michael-ballack' on World Cup Blog en-us BootsnAll Travel Network http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/german-security-firm-increases-your-confidence-in-south-africa-2010.html chris 2009-10-22 11:12:43 All of days ago we were treated to a trailer of Fahrenheit 2010, the documentary which takes a look at the devious desires behind FIFA's ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/10-conclusions-wales-0-2-germany.html Jan 2009-04-02 14:28:24 1. Following the 2-0 defeat, Wales coach John Toshack admitted "We couldn’t really get too many positives; only that the scoreline could have been ... http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/bizarre-happenings-in-wales-v-germany.html chris 2009-04-02 10:00:10 And no, this time it has nothing to do with a mascot. At least that we know of, anyway. Craig Bellamy was left out of the ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/10-conclusions-germany-4-0-liechtenstein.html Jan 2009-03-29 10:53:46 1. This was the best ever result for Liechtenstein against Germany. It was achieved by a Liechtenstein team missing five starting XI regulars, who were ... http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/the-summer-of-06-was-oh-so-long-ago.html Chris 2008-10-23 11:10:11 Italy were champions, but the talk of town heading out was the home team done good, with the promise to do better. A German outfit ... http://wales.worldcupblog.org/wales-team-news/grabbing-points-in-germany.html j 2008-10-14 21:54:33 Ahead of Wales match against Germany in Mönchengladbach, John Toshack will be employing a tight defensive strategy akin to their recent match against Russia. Against ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/best-of-euro-2008.html Jan 2008-07-08 15:43:05 By now most clubs have started their pre-season preparations, most Spaniards have recovered from their Euro party hangover and I had time to sit back ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/players/quote-of-the-day-michael-ballack-on-his-nearly-man-status.html Jan 2008-07-07 15:52:38 BILD: You have won eight titles and came second ten times in the last ten years - how much of a bitter pill to swallow ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/euro-aftermath-critical-players-uncritical-fans.html Jan 2008-07-02 12:31:22   Following the Euro final defeat against Spain, around 100.000 fans at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin tried their best to cheer up the national team. ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/football-forensics-what-has-gone-wrong-in-this-tournament.html Jan 2008-07-01 19:31:11 When Jürgen Klinsmann stepped down after the World Cup 2006, Jogi Löw did a great job gradually refining and improving the team he had put ... http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/photo-of-the-day-michael-ballack-decapitated.html Daryl 2008-07-01 19:10:23 The eleven giant statues of Euro 2008 players are broken down and removed from Zurich train station. Once they'd sawn off Michael Ballack's head, Euro ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/ten-things-we-learned-at-euro-2008.html Chris 2008-06-30 17:10:01 You can bet on Spain again. Tis a wonderful thing to have a country oozing skill and technique capable of being considered a worthy contender without ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/who-should-be-euro-2008-player-of-the-tournament.html Daryl 2008-06-29 21:10:21 Looking back, Euro 2008 has been a bit special. Remember Cracking football, quality goals, big drama and a lot of good performances. But there hasn't ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/awards-of-the-day-euro-2008-final-spain-v-germany.html Chris 2008-06-29 19:20:50 Players of the Tournament: There are four of them: Carles Puyol Carlos Marchena Sergio Ramos Joan Capdevila Knockout stages: 0 goals conceded Iker gets some credit as well, but the most ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-0-1-spain.html Jan 2008-06-29 16:14:46 1. Congratulations Spain! A well deserved victory and about time really. 2. Congratulations Jens Lehmann. I made a lot of jokes and cynical remarks about you ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/euro-wrap-spain-1-0-germany.html Daryl 2008-06-29 15:49:22 Photo credit: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images It's really happened. Spain are Euro 2008 champions with a well earned 1-0 win over Germany. Review of the game and ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/final-countdown-how-german-tv-blundered-their-way-to-the-final.html Jan 2008-06-29 11:27:43 With a bit more than two hours to go it's time to calm your nerves and distract you for a moment. While the German national ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/final-countdown-tabloid-says-ballack-is-playing.html Jan 2008-06-29 10:51:36 The tabloids usually have their eyes and ears everywhere and when they don't they pretend and invent. Yet, BILD currently scream on their front page ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008-game-previews/euro-2008-final-preview-germany-vs-spain.html Daryl 2008-06-29 09:30:43 Is this Spain's time? If the world was fair, then it would be. All that talent and just one trophy (the 1964 European Championship) and ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/germanys-midfield-now-a-hospital-ward.html Chris 2008-06-28 14:10:06 If Spain doesn't win this one, they'll never win one. Michael Ballack is fresh off a calf injury and now in doubt for the final; ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/injury-update-michael-ballack-doubtful-for-final.html Jan 2008-06-28 11:59:57 OK, just to give you a quick news update, as it's already spreading through the comments: Germany captain Michael Ballack is doubtful for Sunday's Euro 2008 ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/spain-sizzle-in-swissaustria.html Daryl 2008-06-28 07:10:08 We've spent a fair bit of time ogling the womenfolk of Euro 2008. It's all part of what makes tournament football so very very ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/quarterfinal-semifinal-starting-xi.html Ian Rose 2008-06-27 15:10:16 Each round of the group stage, we presented a lineup of the players we felt had the best performances. But that was the group ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/david-villa-will-have-to-watch-and-hope.html Daryl 2008-06-27 03:43:27 You've got to feel for David Villa. The Spain striker injured a muscle in his right leg during last night's 3-0 semi-final win over Russia, ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/caption-this-michael-ballack.html Jan 2008-06-26 16:23:23 Here is Michael Ballack addressing the public prior to the match against Turkey. What does he have to say? http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-3-2-turkey.html Jan 2008-06-26 09:57:14 1. Turkey had a great game and dominated the first half, while Germany at least could get a grip on the game in the second ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/ascona-diary-just-kickin-it-with-philipp-lahm.html Jan 2008-06-25 10:05:04 Following their quarter final victory over Portugal, the German national team had plenty of time on their hands, with almost a full week to prepare ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/euro-2008-top-goal-scorers.html Daryl 2008-06-22 16:40:26 Below are the list of top goal scorers at Euro 2008. David Villa takes the Golden Boot with four goals. David Villa (Spain) 4 goals Lukas Podolski (Germany) ... http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-3-2-portugal.html Jan 2008-06-20 22:52:06 1. This was a game after which you could roll out the clichés about how you should never write off the Germans. The turnaround still ... http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/why-cristiano-ronaldo-can-never-be-the-best-player-in-the-world.html Daryl 2008-06-20 07:10:00 A good many wingers would be perfectly happy leaving Euro 2008 with a goal and an assist. But we expected a bit more of Cristiano ...