Michael Ballack renews ties with Ab-in-den-Urlaub.de

Retired German soccer player Michael Ballack has extended his personal endorsement agreement with online travel company Ab-in-den-Urlaub.de.

The former captain of the German national team, who now works as a television pundit, will continue to feature in advertising for the company until 2017.

Ballack, 37, who represented Bayern Munich and Chelsea in a 17-year playing career, has been promoting the website since 2009.