Franck Ribéry, widely regarded as a top contender for the upcoming FIFA Ballon d’Or, is confident in his deserving of this prestigious accolade. However, recent developments suggest that the odds may not be in his favor. According to reports from the German daily Bild, FIFA has allegedly excluded the Bayern Munich player from the race.
Bild cites information from a Spanish journalist, who mentioned the abrupt cancellation of the FIFA-organized photo session for the trophy presentation. No explanation was provided for this last-minute change. The same journalist also suggests that, according to sources close to Franck Ribéry, Cristiano Ronaldo had already been selected three days before the end of the voting period.
While many may consider awarding the trophy to Ronaldo as a likely outcome, the final result remains uncertain until the official announcement on January 13, the day the prestigious award is presented.
