Ballack denies diving in Villa clash

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has denied diving to win a crucial penalty in yesterday's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.

Ballack denies diving in Villa clash
Thu, 27 Dec, 2007 - 12:29
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Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has denied diving to win a crucial penalty in yesterday's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill suggested Ballack had tumbled over even though there had been no contact with Zat Knight, who was shown a red card.

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