"I've known and admired Michael for over 20 years ... is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Emilio Ballack at the terribly young age of 18," the organization wrote.

Last summer Michael Ballack transferred from Bayern Munich ... Especially when you're young. You don't get much free time. When you get home, you do your homework and play football.

Michael Ballack says he has been ‘positively surprised’ by Arne Slot’s impressive start at Liverpool and named the club as his ‘favourites’ to win this season’s Champions League.