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FILES - A picture taken on June 29, 2008 shows German midfielder Michael Ballack (L) and team coach Joachim Loew after Spain won the Euro 2008 championships final football match Germany vs. Spain at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria. The German Football Federation (DFB) said on October 30, 2008 that both met face to face to discuss the situation after Ballack attacked Loew in a German newspaper. The DFB also announced that Loew will give a statement on Friday (October 31) on Ballack's future role in the national team. AFP PHOTO / OLIVER LANG (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP via Getty Images)

FILES - A picture taken on June 29, 2008 shows German midfielder Michael Ballack (L) and  team coach Joachim Loew after Spain won the Euro 2008 championships final football match Germany vs. Spain at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria. The German Football Federation (DFB) said on October 30, 2008 that both met face to face to discuss the situation after Ballack attacked Loew in a German newspaper. The DFB also announced that Loew will give a statement on Friday (October 31) on Ballack's future role in the national team.            AFP PHOTO / OLIVER LANG (Photo credit should read OLIVER LANG/AFP via Getty Images)