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Franck Ribéry
Serge Gnabry speaks to ESPN about absorbing knowledge from Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben, who he feels were key in Bayern’s dominance over the last decade. To watch the 2019 International Champions Cup, sign up for ESPN+. To watch the 2019 International Champions Cup, sign up for ESPN+. Franck Ribery has joined Fiorentina on a free
Following a fairy tale ending to their Bayern Munich careers, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol chimes on the departing Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. For one final time, the most important duo of wingers in Bayern Munich’s history graced the Allianz Arena pitch and scored as second-half substitutes in a 5-1 win over Frankfurt to help
Robert Lewandowski’s pair of goals confirmed Bayer Munich’s return to the German Cup final where they’ll face RB Leipzig. Robert Lewandowski’s second half penalty confirmed Bayern’s return to the German Cup final where they’ll face RB Leipzig. Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer, the Bundesliga club said
With Bayern currently sitting third in the Bundesliga, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol predicts which members of the current squad will stay or go this season. Take a sneak peek inside the swanky affair that was the Bayern Munich Christmas party. Niko Kovac admits Borussia Dortmund would have to make mistakes in order for Bayern Munich
ESPN FC’s Bundesliga expert Raf Honigstein explains why Niko Kovac is still the manager of Bayern Munich despite his less-than-stellar record. Shaka Hislop recaps Borussia Dortmund’s thrilling 3-2 win over rivals Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker. Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has apologised to a TV pundit after an altercation between the pair following Saturday’s
Shaka Hislop recaps Borussia Dortmund’s thrilling 3-2 win over rivals Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker. Bayern Munich have confirmed an altercation between winger Franck Ribery and pundit Patrick Guillou following the 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Ribery, 35, played the 90 minutes as Bayern dropped seven points behind leaders Dortmund despite twice taking
Bayern Munich came from behind to beat already-relegated Cologne. Franck Ribery has extended his Bayern Munich contract until summer 2019, the club have announced. Ribery, Bayern’s longest-serving player, joined from Marseille in 2007 and will play for the club for a 12th season. “I’m very happy to play another year at this great club,” Ribery
Substitute Marco Asensio’s second-half strike proved decisive as Real Madrid held on at the Allianz Arena for a big win. Substitute Marco Asensio’s second-half strike proved decisive as Real Madrid held on at the Allianz Arena for a big win. Relive the most memorable moments from Wednesday’s UCL action, which saw Real Madrid come from
David Alaba says Bayern Munich are focused on preparing for the second half of the season as the possibility of a treble looms. Franck Ribery is flattered by Xavi Hernandez’s plea to join him in Qatar but said he has “many options” as he enters the final months of his contract at Bayern Munich. Ribery
Bayern’s Jupp Heynckes emphasises that the club has had ‘no contact’ with Chelsea over a possible move for Arturo Vidal. David Alaba says Bayern Munich are focused on preparing for the second half of the season as the possibility of a treble looms. Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller says Germany will benefit at the World Cup
Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich dominated struggling rivals Dortmund, cruising to an away win in Der Klassiker. Bayern Munich duo Franck Ribery and Thomas Muller have stepped up their comebacks from injury. Ribery, 34, twisted his knee in the draw at Hertha Berlin on Oct. 1 and was reportedly facing several months on the sidelines
With Franck Ribery set for a spell on the sidelines, Craig Burley assesses how it will affect his career moving forward. MUNICH — Franck Ribery’s return to France for Wednesday’s high-profile Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-German was an opportunity for the 34-year-old Bayern Munich legend to remind the French public of his dazzling trickery
Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben believes his side were under-par in their performance in a UEFA Champions League 3-0 win over Anderlecht. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich began their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Belgian champions Anderlecht. Franck Ribery says he did not mean any disrespect when he threw his shirt after being substituted
Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels isn’t known for his diving on the pitch, but showed his skills when it comes to the pool. PSG are now second-favourites to win the Champions League, but Frank Leboeuf issues a caveat about Unai Emery’s midfield. The FC crew discuss Thomas Muller’s role at Bayern Munich and whether or