Michael Ballack's Tautology-Defying Agent Calls Stephen Ireland A 'No-Name Player Who No One Knows'

To put it politely, Michael Ballack's agent Michael Becker is incredibly pissed that the NY Red Bulls want Stephen Ireland over his client. He twists the knife below to Goal.com's Alex Labidou, dropping one of the best agent quotes of the year (amazing how Ballack's agent manages to sound exactly like I imagine Ballack to sound). Can't wait for Jessica Lawlor's response.

Ballack's rep: "Why would you go for a no-name player who no one knows, who hasn't started in months, when Michael Ballack is available?"

— Alex Labidou (@SportsLab) March 19, 2012