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Chelsea footballer Michael Ballack has married his long-time sweetheart in a lakeside ceremony.

The German international exchanged vows with Simone Lambe at the Bavarian Yacht Club this afternoon on the shore of Lake Starnberg.

While the likes of Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin threw a ring of steel around their nuptials in order to protect a £2.5 million magazine deal, Ballack's big day was considerably more relaxed.

The happy couple smiled and waved at fans as they arrived for the ceremony, where guests included German football great Franz Beckenbauer.

happy married life michael ballack.now i know i will see you a married man in malaysia.can't wait.shall i annoy you a bit more grace??

Chelsea FC vs. Malaysia - 12 Days.