Bayern & Germany on Twitter: "Michael Ballack: " Bastian Schweinsteiger is the perfect choice to replace Philipp Lahm as Germany captain " http://t.co/j1dkpuCV1v" / Twitter
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![German national soccer players Michael Ballack (L) and Philipp Lahm wear 'Teamgeist' jerseys during their presentation of the national soccer kit for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Herzogenaurach November 10, 2009. German national soccer players Michael Ballack (L) and Philipp Lahm wear 'Teamgeist' jerseys during their presentation of the national soccer kit for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Herzogenaurach November 10, 2009.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E8JJ72/german-national-soccer-players-michael-ballack-l-and-philipp-lahm-wear-teamgeist-jerseys-during-their-presentation-of-the-national-soccer-kit-for-the-2010-fifa-world-cup-in-herzogenaurach-november-10-2009-reutersmichaela-rehle-germany-tags-sport-soccer-2E8JJ72.jpg)
German national soccer players Michael Ballack (L) and Philipp Lahm wear 'Teamgeist' jerseys during their presentation of the national soccer kit for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Herzogenaurach November 10, 2009.
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Michael Ballack warns Philipp Lahm over Germany captaincy | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
![German captain Michael Ballack (3.R) is celebrated with teammates Philipp Lahm (2.L), Miroslav Klose (3.L), Arne Friedrich (R) and Thomas Hitzlsperger (2.R) after the 1-0 play during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group German captain Michael Ballack (3.R) is celebrated with teammates Philipp Lahm (2.L), Miroslav Klose (3.L), Arne Friedrich (R) and Thomas Hitzlsperger (2.R) after the 1-0 play during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D4F7J9/german-captain-michael-ballack-3r-is-celebrated-with-teammates-philipp-D4F7J9.jpg)
German captain Michael Ballack (3.R) is celebrated with teammates Philipp Lahm (2.L), Miroslav Klose (3.L), Arne Friedrich (R) and Thomas Hitzlsperger (2.R) after the 1-0 play during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group
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Michael Ballack Lashes Out at Former Teammate Philipp Lahm After His Retirement From Football | 90min
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Ich bin immer noch der Kapitän“ - Michael Ballack will Aussprache mit Philipp Lahm – HAZ – Hannoversche Allgemeine
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Ballack remains Germany′s captain, beating out Lahm | Sports | German football and major international sports news | DW | 01.09.2010
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