153 Quotes by Michael Ballack

I was able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I am thankful for that. But I have other interests beside football, and I can devote my time to them now.

Experienced national players deserve at least some respect and loyalty.

I would have loved to have had a farewell match, and would have wanted the DFB to make that offer. But certain people did not plan that for me. I have to accept that.

The main reason to come to England and Chelsea was to play with a great team. Money and the chance to live in a city like London are additional factors.

Sometimes a new coach can find it not easy.

I want to prove myself at Chelsea and be successful in the Premiership and the Champions League.

When you a buy a player like Ozil, you know his strengths and Arsene Wenger knows, I think, where he is at his best.

People have weaknesses, we should accept it.

When I moved to Chelsea, it was a big, big challenge and experience for me at the time to play with so many good players.