Germany Soccer Ballack

epa02160725 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/Peter Kneffel