Former Germany international and Chelsea star, Michael Ballack, 48, has announced his intention to pursue legal action following false reports that claims that his 23-year-old partner, Sophia Schneiderhan, was previously in a serious relationship with his late son.
Interestingly enough, Ballack, who has been seen publicly with Schneiderhan and shared pictures of them on social media, was said to have started a relationship with her after the tragic death of his son, Emilio, in 2021.
Meanwhile, his son, Emilio passed away at the age of 18 in a fatal quad biking accident in Lisbon.
Recent media reports alleged that Schneiderhan had dated Ballack’s son before his death, a claim that the former footballer strongly denies.
In an Instagram post, Ballack clarified the situation, stating: “My life partner Sophia is neither my late son’s ex-girlfriend nor was she friends with him.”
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Additionally, he further expressed his frustration over the rumors and also warned that he would take legal action against those spreading these false claims.
To that effect, Ballack also urged the media and the public to respect their privacy.
The former Bayern Munich star, who shares three sons with his ex-wife Simone Lambe, married Lambe in 2008, and they divorced in 2012.
