Ballack about the 24-year-old model, who was friend of his son who died tragicly last year.

The renowned former German football player, Michael Ballack, reportedly has launched a love connection with Sophia Schneidehan.

Sophia is a model and was a friend of Germany's former reviewer's son, Emilia Ballack, who died tragicly in August last year after a four - wheel motorcycle accident.

Bild” has reported that a long - known bond of love has begun between them.

According to the German newspaper Ballack and Sophia, they have been seen on the streets of Berlin even kissing.

Michael Ballack is 45 years old, and Sophia Schneidehan is 21-year-old. But the age difference has not prevented them from starting a journey together.

Sophia, the daughter of a doctor, is seen with the former Beyern Munich and Chelsea football player, even at the “Art Basel” art fair.