153 Quotes by Michael Ballack

You don't step back and have less motivation when you get older, the opposite is true. You become more focused, more professional in terms of things like looking after your body and more determined because you can see all the younger players coming up, looking for your place.

Very good players have no problem moving to a different country.

It was a privilege to work with world-class coaches and fantastic players.

As German players we have something special inside us, because of our football history. We know we have to win, it is what is expected, so we have a good focus.

For 17 years, I played at the highest level.

I like Daniel Sturridge a lot after playing with him at Chelsea.

I was on the lucky side of life.

Winning the league is one thing but for me it was always the dream to win the Champions League.

When you're 29 and you've already got family, it's important that they feel comfortable.