Kevin-Prince Boateng has complained that the criticism of him has "gone too far" following his foul on Michael Ballack which ruled the Germany captain out of the World Cup.

The Ghana star committed the tackle on Ballack when playing for Portsmouth in the FA Cup final. He has repeatedly apologised but told Sport Bild magazine that he and his family have become the target of a hate campaign.

"What is happening has gone too far," he said. "Some people have managed to involve my family in this affair and we have been turned into an evil enemy."