With a coach like Mourinho, it’s probably easier for a club to get top stars. Michael Ballack Read Quote
As it is, in football if you are on top and winning games everyone wants to play well against you, put in more effort and beat you. Michael Ballack Read Quote
We should integrate the quality of ex-players at the highest level more in football, especially in the youth sector. That is absolutely crucial for me. Michael Ballack Read Quote
When evaluating the players, too little emphasis is placed on the individual. Reaction times are measured, stress situations are simulated, sleep behaviour is analysed, eating behaviour, how the body reacts – everything is available. The control over the players has got out of hand. They are judged on this data, albeit subjectively. That’s madness. Michael Ballack Read Quote
Sometimes you can lose games unluckily or the other team is better than you and has a great day as well. That can happen in football. Michael Ballack Read Quote
In 2006 I ended up at Chelsea on a free transfer, so Bayern did not see a euro for me. Michael Ballack Read Quote
I think that’s the philosophy of all top teams – to educate young, top players and to give them the possibility to play. Michael Ballack Read Quote
At Bayern you need other characteristics to assert yourself. Just being good is not enough there. Michael Ballack Read Quote
The Premier League is a different kind of league, in terms of physical play. Michael Ballack Read Quote
