Ballack is back and so is Zizou!
Michael Ballack is still the Captain!Germany coach Joachim Low insists Michael Ballack will remain national team captain despite not making the opening Euro 2012 squad.
"In the last few days, I have had an open and honest discussion with Michael Ballack, which lasted two hours, and I have decided that he will remain captain," said Low.
"He has had a long injury break, but I feel he still has plenty to offer this team."
Meanwhile, Low also confirmed Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will stay first choice for Germany with Rene Adler and Tim Wiese battling to be the reserve goalkeeper.
[Although I'm happy for Manuel, I wish Adler got it. :'( ]
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And Zizou is back!
Zinedine Zidane made an appearance at France's training camp on Wednesday to help coach Laurent Blanc restore the beleaguered national team's confidence following its poor performance at the World Cup.
"I wished them good luck for what's fast approaching," said Zidane, who last visited Clairefontaine when preparing for his final tournament, the 2006 World Cup. "They're a new generation and they have important things ahead of them. The France team is the ultimate level you can reach."
Blanc wanted the presence of Zidane and former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez to help boost the team's low morale and instill some core values that were lost in South Africa.