CHELSEA new-boy Michael Ballack believes bad luck is following
him all the way to Stamford Bridge.
Germanys captain almost broke down when he spoke after his
countrys 2-0 extra-time defeat by Italy in Tuesdays
semi-final.
Four years ago Ballack missed playing in the World Cup final
against Brazil after a second yellow card in the semi against South
Korea meant he was banned.
But after Italys last-gasp victory, he fears the footballing gods
have turned against him.
Ballack said: It is just not meant to be for me.
After what happened to me four years ago and now this, it leaves
me feeling very bitter.
For us to get eliminated like this, one minute from time, is just
so hard to take.
Ballack, 29, is still reeling from the double knockout blow Italy
delivered in the dying seconds in Dortmund.
I am sure we would have won the shootout had it gone to
penalties.
To go down like this is cruel.
