Franck Ribery
Team News: Diego Contento starts for Bayern Munich
Diego Contento is handed a Bayern Munich start, with David Alaba named on the bench.
Dec 14, 13:49
Franck Ribery "sad" over Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ballon d'Or snub
Franck Ribery admits he is a "little bit sad" that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be in the reckoning to win the Ballon d'Or for 2013.
Dec 11, 19:39
Franck Ribery can't explain Manchester City defeat
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery says that he does not know what happened after the visitors came back from two goals down to win 3-2 in the Allianz Arena.
Dec 11, 05:54
Manchester City come from behind to beat Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich progress to the knockout stage of the Champions League as group winners despite losing 3-2 to Manchester City.
Dec 10, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Bayern Munich lead at Allianz Arena
Two early goals help Bayern Munich to a 2-1 half-time lead over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Dec 10, 20:33
Team News: Seven changes for Manchester City
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini makes seven changes to his side for tonight's Champions League clash away to Bayern Munich.
Dec 10, 18:41
Franck Ribery named French Player of the Year
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery is named as France's Player of the Year for 2013.
Dec 10, 14:38
FIFA names Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery, Cristiano Ronaldo as Ballon d'Or finalists
FIFA reveals that Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo are the three men up for the Ballon d'Or award.
Dec 9, 13:56
Pep Guardiola: 'It is an honour to coach this Bayern Munich team'
Pep Guardiola says that it is an "honour" to be the coach of Bayern Munich.
Dec 8, 15:51
Franck Ribery: "I am back"
Franck Ribery says that he is glad to be back after starring in Bayern Munich's 7-0 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Dec 8, 08:51
Bayern Munich smash Werder Bremen
Bayern Munich hammer Werder Bremen 7-0 away from home in the Bundesliga.
Dec 7, 16:26
Half-Time Report: Bayern Munich in cruise control at Werder Bremen
Bayern Munich are leading Werder Bremen 3-0 at half time away from home in the Bundesliga.
Dec 7, 15:18
Interview: Guillem Balague on Lionel Messi
Sports Mole talks to journalist Guillem Balague, who has written a book about Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi.
Dec 5, 09:00
Uli Hoeness: 'Cristiano Ronaldo cannot beat Franck Ribery to Ballon d'Or'
Bayern president Uli Hoeness says that he would be nonplussed if Franck Ribery loses out on the Ballon d'Or to Cristiano Ronaldo next month.
Dec 4, 19:46
Joachim Low decides against Ballon d'Or vote
Joachim Low decides not to vote in this year's Ballon d'Or.
Dec 4, 15:47
Fabio Capello: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or over Lionel Messi'
Fabio Capello backs Cristiano Ronaldo to triumph over Lionel Messi in the individual stakes and claim the FIFA Ballon d'Or.
Dec 1, 17:36
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Braunschweig
Bayern Munich host Eintracht Braunschweig in a Bundesliga clash between top and bottom.
Nov 28, 13:53
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: No "need" to win FIFA Ballon d'Or
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he does not "need" to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or to prove that he is the best player in the world.
Nov 28, 09:32
FIFA cancel photoshoot with Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery?
FIFA reportedly cancel a photoshoot with Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery as they believe that he will not win the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 27, 12:35
Franck Ribery confident of Ballon d'Or triumph
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery admits that he is confident of winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year.
Nov 25, 15:19
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Andrea Pirlo has my Ballon d'Or vote'
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reveals that he voted for Andrea Pirlo ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the FIFA Ballon d'Or stakes.
Nov 25, 13:11
Franck Ribery: 'Cristiano Ronaldo and I both deserve Ballon d'Or'
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery says that both he and Cristiano Ronaldo are the outstanding candidates for the Ballon d'Or award.
Nov 23, 15:08
Antonio Conte: 'Andrea Pirlo deserves Ballon d'Or'
Juventus coach Antonio Conte insists that he would choose Andrea Pirlo ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or contention.
Nov 23, 02:25
Cristiano Ronaldo "not obsessed" with Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is "not obsessed" with winning the Ballon d'Or after becoming the favourite for the honour.
Nov 22, 10:29
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund take on Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday in the Bundesliga.
Nov 21, 13:42
Franck Ribery out of Borussia Dortmund clash
Franck Ribery could miss Bayern Munich's next two games with a broken rib.
Nov 21, 11:21
Riccardo Montolivo: 'Franck Ribery, not Cristiano Ronaldo, should win Ballon d'Or'
Riccardo Montolivo tips Franck Ribery to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nov 21, 10:59
Dietmar Hamann: 'Franck Ribery shouldn't be in Ballon d'Or contention'
Dietmar Hamann feels that Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery should not be in the running for the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 20, 14:44
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2013 in numbers
Sports Mole looks back on how 2013 has unfolded so far for Cristiano Ronaldo with a host of facts and figures.
Nov 20, 11:10
Franck Ribery hails "beautiful" France victory
France winger Franck Ribery describes the 3-2 aggregate victory over Ukraine as "beautiful" as Les Bleus seal their progression to the World Cup in June.
Nov 19, 22:57
France stun Ukraine to qualify for World Cup
France score three times against Ukraine at home to progress to the World Cup finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory in their playoff tie.
Nov 19, 21:53
Thiago Silva: 'Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserve Ballon d'Or more than Ronaldo'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is not as deserving of the Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Nov 19, 20:24
Team News: Karim Benzema starts for France against Ukraine
Karim Benzema leads the line for France against Ukraine in Paris this evening.
Nov 19, 19:46
Sergio Aguero: 'Lionel Messi is the best ever'
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero calls his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi "the best ever".
Nov 18, 17:05
Xavi: 'Ballon d'Or race is open'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi hints that teammate Lionel Messi might struggle to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year.
Nov 18, 13:44
Didier Deschamps critical of Franck Ribery treatment
France coach Didier Deschamps blasts the "aggressive" treatment of Franck Ribery during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Ukraine.
Nov 16, 13:10
Lionel Messi's brother Matias pokes fun at Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi's brother Matias pokes fun at Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Ballon d'Or announcement later this year.
Nov 15, 13:24
Franck Ribery: 'Failure to qualify would be catastrophic'
Franck Ribery says that it would be a "catastrophe" if France did not qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Nov 15, 04:49
Gary Lineker backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Gary Lineker believes that Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d'Or this year.
Nov 14, 18:57
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery targets win over Borussia Dortmund
Franck Ribery claims that Bayern Munich could wrap up the Bundesliga title with victory over Borussia Dortmund after the international break.
Nov 13, 20:27
