By Emmanuel Boakye
5th August, 2021

Michael Ballack and his three sons Jordi, Emilio and Louis wave to the fans after his farewell match at Red Bull Arena on June 5, 2013 (Bongarts/Getty Images)
The teenage son of former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has been killed in a quad bike crash.

Emilio Ballack, 18, was involved in the crash in Portugal and died just after 2am on Thursday, according to reports in local media.

Chelsea confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon, tweeting: Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Emilio Ballack at the terribly young age of 18.

“All our thoughts are with his father Michael and his family at this sad time.”

The incident happened in Troia, south of Lisbon, close to one of the retired footballer’s homes.

According to TV channel TVI24 firefighters attended the scene at 2.10am.

Emilio is the middle of three children the German footballer shares with Simone Lambe.

He was born in 2002, a year after their eldest son, Louis and three years before the couple’s youngest child Jordi.

Ballack is widely regarded as one of Germany’s best-ever players.

He joined Chelsea in 2006 and left Stamford Bridge after winning a league and cup double in 2010.

There has been an outpouring of support for the former footballer on social media, with many Chelsea fans tweeting their sympathy and support.

Alex Goldberg tweeted: "Huge thoughts and prayers out to Ballack his family during this extremely heartbreaking time."

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