Can we celebrate each other’s talents while also acknowledging our own worth? Franck Ribéry certainly believes so! Despite not receiving the 2013 Ballon d’Or, the Bayern Munich midfielder still maintains that he deserved the honor. However, a former player has stepped in to offer some perspective.
Oliver Kahn, now a consultant for ZDF, has urged Ribéry to move past his disappointment. He emphasized that while it’s understandable for Ribéry to feel disappointed, the Ballon d’Or is a personal accolade and doesn’t define Bayern Munich’s destiny.
Ribéry’s agent, Jean-Pierre Bernès, echoed this sentiment, stating that while it was a significant career disappointment, it’s important to move on.
The Ballon d’Or for 2013 was awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid on January 13, 2014, triggering Ribéry’s frustration and indignation over the perceived snub.
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