Germany Soccer Ballack

File - In this Sept. 5, 2009 Germany's Michael Ballack waits prior to the friendly soccer match between Germany and South Africa in Leverkusen, Germany. German sports weekly Kicker says Germany coach Joachim Loew is leaving Michael Ballack home for the team's first two 2012 European Championship qualifiers, saying he is not yet fit. Germany's longtime captain injured his ankle in the FA Cup final, knocking him out of the World Cup. Kicker reported without citing its sources Thursday Aug. 26, 2010 that Loew will not name Ballack to his lineup. An announcement is planned Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein,File)