US EditionFranck Ribery Hits Back at Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d'Or Claim
- Franck Ribéry criticized Cristiano Ronaldo's 2013 Ballon d'Or win despite Bayern Munich's treble-winning season in Europe and Germany.
- The debate arose from the Ballon d'Or's shifting criteria, which sometimes prioritize individual brilliance over team achievements like the Champions League.
- In 2025, Ronaldo stated that winning the Champions League is essential to be considered for the award, a claim Ribéry ridiculed with a sarcastic post on social media.
- Ribéry sarcastically questioned on Instagram whether winning the Champions League is a requirement to claim the Ballon d'Or, adding three laughing emojis to emphasize the ongoing debate.
- This exchange underscores the Ballon d'Or's subjective nature, reflecting persistent debates over whether it rewards pure talent or team success.
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The Frenchman published a message in response to Cristiano Ronaldo, who, this Saturday, had indicated that the future Ballon d'Or must have won the Champions League.
Franck Ribery hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo in war of words over the Ballon d'Or - The Mirror
Franck Ribery has previously expressed his displeasure at missing out on the Ballon d’Or in 2013 to five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo and has once again hit out at the Portuguese forward
Franck Ribery hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d'Or claim
Franck Ribery has hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo after the former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward claimed that players need to win the Champions League in order to be in contention for the Ballon d'Or.
Franck Ribery 'replies' Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or comment
Ex-Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) holding the 2013 Ballon d’Or Football great, Cristiano Ronaldo’s remark that Ballon d’Or winners should be part of the Champions League winning team has triggered former French footballer, Franck Ribery, to question his assertion. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s game against Spain in the UEFA Nations […] The post Franck Ribery ‘replies’ Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or comment appe…
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kreiszeitung.deIn 2013 Cristiano Ronaldo won the Balloon d-Or in front of Franck Ribéry. The legend of FC Bayern still doesn't seem to have completely got away with it.
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