Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has apologised for the tackle that has ruled Germany captain Michael Ballack out of next month's World Cup final

Ballack was injured in the 35th minute of the FA Cup finalChelsea midfielder Ballack injured his right ankle in the challenge by the Portsmouth player in the FA Cup final.Boateng, who could be in the Ghana side to face Germany in Group D in South Africa, has insisted it was unintended."I am sorry. It was not intentional. I just came in too late and made full contact," he told Sport