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'I remember your light': Michael Ballack pens an emotional tribute to his son Emilio on one-year anniversary of tragic quad bike accident which killed the 18-year-old on family holiday in Portugal

Former Germany and Chelsea legend Michael Ballack has paid tribute to his son Emilio one year on from the tragic quad bike crash which killed the 18-year-old in Portugal.

Emilio was on a family holiday in Troia, just south of Lisbon, when his bike tipped backwards and crushed him last August.

The 45-year-old player turned pundit has remembered his son with an image of Emilio, and a short poem about recalling his impact on their family.

Ballack posted on Instagram: 'My lovable angel, I remember your laugh, happiness and joy..

'I remember your Light .