You love what you do but it’s still a job and you are limited in the time to earn money and you think about it if someone makes you a crazy offer. Michael Ballack Read Quote
That’s what counts for you as a player if you are on a high salary and you are earning, let’s say, enough money, which you normally can’t spend in your lifetime. It’s something you should really think about – where you play, what level you play, the audience. Michael Ballack Read Quote
In training, for example, when you feel your position on the team is in danger then you have to be fully focused. Michael Ballack Read Quote
I played at the highest level throughout my career and I’m happy about that. Michael Ballack Read Quote
When you’re 29 and you’ve already got family, it’s important that they feel comfortable. Michael Ballack Read Quote
I wanted to go outside of Germany and I saw English football as a big, big challenge. Michael Ballack Read Quote
At 36 years old I can look back on a long and wonderful time in professional football, which I could never have dreamed of as a child. Michael Ballack Read Quote
It was a privilege to work with world-class coaches and fantastic players. Michael Ballack Read Quote
When I see Mario Gotze, his development does not go in the right direction. He has outstanding qualities, but he has not reached his potential for whatever reason. His charisma is not so good, fellow players, coaches, fans and the media do not feel that he is fighting against his current situation. He’s more an introvert player. Michael Ballack Read Quote
Of course there should be training sessions open to the public, but not always. Michael Ballack Read Quote
