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The Chelsea legend has defended his relationship with his model girlfriend whom he is 22 years older than.
In a surprising turn of events, former Chelsea and Bayern Munich star Michael Ballack has publicly addressed swirling rumors regarding his romantic life.
The 48-year-old football legend has slammed recent reports claiming that his girlfriend, 23-year-old model Sophia Schneiderhan, was previously in a relationship with his late teenage son, Emilio.
Taking to social media, Ballack expressed his frustration over the misinformation, insisting that their connection is not what the media has portrayed.
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In an Instagram post featuring a tender moment with Sophia, Ballack clarified:
“Due to recent media reports, I feel compelled to make the following clarification: My life partner Sophia is neither my late son's ex-girlfriend nor was she friends with him.
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The former footballer also noted that he will respond legally to the authors of such reports.
“We will take legal action against these untruths and ask that you respect our privacy,” he added.
Sophia Schneiderhan: Who is Michael Ballack’s model girlfriend?
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Sophia Schneiderhan has emerged as a significant figure in the fashion world, carving a niche for herself since being scouted at just 13.
Born in Munich, the 23-year-old blonde has collaborated with notable brands like Escada and developed a substantial following on social media, amassing over 130,000 followers on Instagram.
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Friends close to Ballack have indicated that the couple's 25-year age gap has not posed a challenge but rather facilitated a supportive and healing bond.
According to reports news of Ballack and Schneiderhan’s bond first emerged in April this year.
Recently, Sophia shared a heartfelt photo of the couple on social media while vacationing in Sylt, capturing a moment of tenderness between her and the Stamford Bridge hero.
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