What happened between Benzema and Ribery?
In January 2014, Benzema and Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery were acquitted in Paris of soliciting an underage prostitute. Cadena SER, once reported that Benzema was stopped by Police back in Spain for committing an illegal turn and was in turn accused of driving without a valid licence.
Why does Ribery deserve Ballon d Or?
He’s the best player from indisputably the best team in world football, and that deserves recognition, even in spite of his relatively lesser prolificacy in attack when compared to Ronaldo and Messi, whose scoring records it must be admitted are otherworldly.
Are Ribery and Robben friends?
Ribery took exception to Robben’s intervention and the pair had to be separated after coming to blows. Despite that heat-of-the-moment altercation, the wingers have become good friends away from the pitch. Their friendship is built on mutual respect for the other’s ability and contribution to a trophy-laden decade.
Did Ribery go to jail?
Bayern Munich winger Mr Ribery, 30, and Real Madrid striker Mr Benzema, 26, deny knowingly paying for sex with Zahia Dehar while she was under 18. They each face up to three years in prison and fines of up to 45,000 euros ($55,000). Neither was present in court, allowing their lawyers to represent them.
What did Franck Ribery do?
Ribéry has represented his nation at two FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010) and two UEFA European Championships (2008, 2012). Individually, Ribéry is a three-time winner of the French Player of the Year award and also won the German award of Footballer of the Year, becoming the first player to hold both honours.
Who deserves the Ballon d’Or in 2013?
Cristiano Ronaldo broke Lionel Messi’s streak to win the 2013 Ballon d’Or for the first time since joining Real Madrid. The Portuguese talisman had won no trophies that year but he had registered 69 goals and 17 assists for club and country to make an immensely strong case for himself.
Is Ribery retired?
The former France international has signed a one-year deal after leaving Fiorentina at the end of his two-year contract last season. Ribery won nine Bundesliga titles and the Champions League during 12 years with Bayern Munich prior to his move to Italy in 2019.
When did Robben and Ribery join Bayern?
“When I came to Bayern it was a dream come true, it is amazing that I have been here for 12 years,” said Ribery, 36, who joined in 2007 and has won eight Bundesliga titles and five German Cups since then. “It won’t be easy to leave, but we must never forget what we have achieved together.”