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    Ballack hits back at critical Bierhoff

    Monday, September 8, 2008

    The war of words between Germany captain Michael Ballack and general manager Oliver Bierhoff has continued to escalate, despite clear-the-air talks last week. The pair's relationship has been strained to such a degree that the German Football Association (DFB) has stepped in, asking them to resolve their differences last Tuesday when the national team met in Munich. But Bierhoff could not resist another swipe at Ballack following Germany's 6-0 win over Liechtenstein without their injured capta ...

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