Top earners like Chelsea's Michael Ballack and Thierry Henry of Arsenal reportedly pocket around $12.5 million each year.

薪酬最高的球员如切尔西的巴拉克和阿森纳的亨利，据报道他们每年能挣到1250万美元。

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Michael Ballack will be missing for the Germans in that friendly fixture on Wednesday in Gelsenkirchen after suffering inflammation to the back of a knee.

同时，巴拉克将因为膝盖发炎缺席德国队周三在盖尔森基兴的友谊赛。

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The likes of John Mikel Obi, Florent Malouda, Michael Ballack, Joe Cole, Drogba and Ashley Cole have or are about to sign new deals to extend their stays at the club.

另外像米克尔、马卢达、巴拉克、乔-科尔、德罗巴和阿什利-科尔，都已经或即将与俱乐部签下新合同。

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Michael Ballack has been in something approaching his true form this season, and yet he was sidelined.

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With Deco suspended, Chelsea brought Michael Ballack into the starting line-up - their only change from the weekend.

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Chelsea confirmed Cole's departure when they announced German midfielder Michael Ballack and right-back Juliano Belletti would also be leaving.

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