Frank Ribéry expressed his desire to win the 2013 Ballon d’Or, acknowledging the tough competition. Despite being initially considered a favorite, Ribéry faces strong competition, especially from Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a historic hat-trick for Portugal against Sweden. Ribéry emphasized the importance of considering the entire season’s performance, highlighting his achievements with Bayern Munich, where he secured a Bundesliga-Cup-Champions League treble. He discussed his contributions to the French national team, expressing confidence in his performances over the year.
Ribéry also reflected on the victory against Ukraine, noting the extraordinary connection felt with the fans. He stressed the significance of the team’s success and expressed gratitude for the support from supporters. The Africa Top Sports.com community continued to vote for Cristiano Ronaldo, with nearly 5,300 votes cast on the site. Ribéry acknowledged the competitive nature of the Ballon d’Or race and awaited the results of the vote.