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epa02160728 Germany skipper Michael Ballack leaves the practice of Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt in Munich , Germany , 17 May 2010 . Germany skipper Michael Ballack will miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa because of injury , the German Football Association ( DFB ) confirmed 17 May 2010 . A scan at the clinic of DFB doctor Mueller-Wohlfahrt revealed that the 33-year-old has torn ligaments in his right anklewill not return to training for at least eight weeks . The midfielder of English Premier League side Chelsea was hurt after a late tackle from Portsmouth ' s Kevin-Prince Boateng during his side ' s 1-0 FA Cup win on 15 May 2010 over Portsmouthlimped off before half-time .  EPA/Marc Mueller