Michael Ballack is a washed up bitter old man:
Ballack won't give up Germany armband to Lahm - ESPN Soccernet
Dude, the team played MUCH better without you. You were the broken-toothed gear forcing the team to play slow. Bow out graciously & retire from international play.
I wouldn't even pick Ballack if I were the coach-- where would he play? Schweiny's better & Kadeira might be too.