It’s sad for Germany’s captain Michael Ballack because he’ll not be able to play in the World Cup because of a broken ligament. The 33-year-old Chelsea midfielder was hurt during his club’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth on Saturday, according to NBC sports. A scan showed damage to two ligaments but it’s expected to be eight weeks before he can resume training and Germany’s first match is on June 13. Ballack was injured after a challenge by Portsmouth’s Kevin-Prince Boateng. Ballack stated that the damage from the tackle made by Boateng was “clearly intentional” and even a video can testify to it.
“It’s bitter to get a diagnosis like that before the World Cup,” he said. Right, it is really a sad fact knowing that you will not be able to play on your most awaited game. Ballack might be feeling upset now because he will not be able to play with his team mates and fight for their goal which is the World Cup. Ballack also stated that there’s naturally a lot of disappointment, but despite all of this, we can see that he still looks on the positive side by saying “…that’s football. That happens. Life goes on.”
On the side of Boateng, he is the only one who knows what he intended with his foul from behind on Ballack. He may never tell, although some Portsmouth teammates say Boateng, who also missed a penalty kick that would have given Portsmouth the lead, was in tears in the locker room after the final, which Chelsea won by the only goal.
This coming World Cup can be interesting if the players will be fair and not use violence in eliminating their opponents. They should have the spirit of sportsmanship whereby, whether they win or lose, they will still accept it.
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