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Ballack slams retiring Lahm over Germany captaincy spat

Tributes have poured in for the retiring Bayern stalwart, but his former colleague has not forgiven him for a dispute over the Germany armband

Former Bayern Munich and Germany star Michael Ballack has slammed Philipp Lahm for his part in a dispute over the national team captaincy.

Lahm, along with Xabi Alonso and Tom Starke, played his final game before retirement in Saturday's 4-1 Bundesliga win over Freiburg as fans and former players paid tribute at the Allianz Arena.

Praise of the 33-year-old's glittering career and professional attitude has continued over social media and Bayern have already confirmed that he will be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.