Michael Ballack for L'Oréal Paris

Michael Ballack spent his (world cup and club-less, mind u) free time doing a commercial for L'Oréal Paris. Its great.

Cole,Ballack and Belletti exit Stamford Bridge

Cole will focus on the WC while Ballack is recovering from his injury...

Joe Cole was an obvious one due to his salary demands but didn't see Michael and Juliano coming!

Michael Ballack sidelined for 2 months, Germany captain will be missing World Cup

Germany captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his ankle in Chelsea's FA Cup final win over Portsmouth on Saturday, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Monday.

The DFB said Ballack underwent a scan on Monday which showed that he had partially torn a ligament in his right leg.

They said his right ankle would be placed in a cast and he would have to wear a special shoe for two weeks once the cast had been removed.

The DFB said it would be eight weeks before he could resume training. The World Cup starts in South Africa on June 11.

Ballack limped off with during the first-half of Chelsea's 1-0 win over Portsmouth after a late tackle by Kevin-Prince Boateng.

An early x-ray at the stadium showed he had not broken any bones but the 33-year-old midfielder, who has 98 caps, was still worried as he left the ground.

His absence is a huge blow for coach Joachim Loew, who on Sunday describe Ballack as "our captain and absolute leading player."

Germany face Australia, Serbia and Ghana in Group D at the World Cup.

Painting the town blue...

Chelsea rounded off a turbulent year in style by clinching this year's Premier League title with a stunning victory yesterday - and hitting the West End to celebrate.

This year has seen the club's players generate mostly negative headlines with the John Terry and Ashley Cole sex scandals and Frank Lampard's split from the mother of his children.

But the trio enjoyed the limelight yesterday. Each played a part in the 8-0 rout of Wigan in their last match, and then partied hard with their WAGs in close attendance - all apart from Cheryl Cole of course.

Toni Terry who has been going through a lot this year after Perroncel-gate.

Ashley Cole hanging out solo...

Another Cole, Joe leaves daughter Ruby at home to have a night out with wife Carly who has retained her slim figure who gave birth two months ago.

Frank Lampard and The One Show host/ girlfriend Christine Bleakley with the latter hydrating herself.

Michael Ballack and wife Simeone

Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor

Injured Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas who has been named in the Spain 30-man squad

Arsenal's Gael Clichy

French and Gunners teammates Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna

And another Gunner, Sol Campbell....How many Arsenal players were in attendance at the party anyway????

Adidas Unveils World Cup Kits!

Lionel Messi will be wearing one of those...why he isn't there?

The dude on the right looks like a leader of a Red Indian tribe..just saying..

Germany's away kit.

Michael Ballack in the Germany home kit.

Michael models.

Chelsea 2- Manchester City 4

The noisy neighbours of Manchester United did them a huge favour as City defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge ending Chelsea's 38 unbeaten home matches since Arsenal in November 2008.

With the Reds involved in Sunday's Carling Cup final, Carlo Ancelotti's side had a chance to go four points clear in the Barclays Premier League. But despite opening the scoring against Manchester City, Chelsea suffered their first home league defeat of the season and finished with nine men following red cards for Juliano Belletti and Michael Ballack.
With City defending superbly , it took Chelsea until the 42nd minute to draw first blood through Frank Lampard. However, the lead lasted only until first-half injury time when former Red Carlos Tevez scored the equaliser.

Craig Bellamy scored at both ends of the second period and Tevez completed his own double when he slotted home a penalty following Belletti's foul on Gareth Barry which also resulted in Beletti shown a straight red. Lampard's second goal in injury time, also a penalty gave Chelsea their second goal.

Wayne Bridge disses John Terry's handshake.

The Man City fans "There's only one Wayne Bridge" in celebration and in support of City's left-back, who declined to shake the hand of former team-mate John Terry before kick-off after the scandal broke.(I am too lazy to talk about it cuz everyone should noe abt it). But everytime Bridge got hold of the ball, Chelsea fans jeered at him and some wearing "Team Terry" shirts.