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Ribery joins Fiorentina after leaving Bayern

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Franck Ribery has joined Fiorentina on a free transfer after the French winger ended his 12-year spell with Bayern Munich.
It has been a busy summer for La Viola after they were bought by United States businessman and New York Cosmos owner Rocco B. Commisso, having only survived relegation on the final day of the previous campaign.
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“I am here with my family,” Ribery said after landing in Florence before undergoing a medical.
“We are doing something…

Bayern’s departing stars honoured at title celebration

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge pays tribute to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Rafinha as the three Bayern Munich stars prepare to leave the club. Via Bayern

Robben and Ribery’s status as Bayern legends assured, but are they irreplaceable?

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 the club to a seventh consecutive Bundesliga title. Then they showed everyone how much they differed as characters after the game.
Whereas Franck Ribery was overcome with emotions and broke down in tears in front of the Sudkurve stand, Arjen Robben bemoaned not finding the net for a second time in a TV interview…

Bayern Munich announce Ribery will leave on a free at end of season

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Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer, the German Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Ribery, 36, has made over 400 appearances and won 21 major honours with Bayern since joining from Marseille in 2007. His trophies include eight Bundesliga titles, the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
“When I came to Bayern, it was a dream come true. It won’t be easy to say goodbye, but we must never forget what we’ve achieved together, we’ve won so much — more…

Bayern without defender Boateng for Liverpool clash, Ribery to fly out later

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into Bayern Munich’s continued struggles in the Bundesliga and feels it’ll be more of the same against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich will be without Germany defender Jerome Boateng when they face Liverpool in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.
Winger Franck Ribery will join his teammates in England later after his wife gave birth early on Monday, coach Niko Kovac said.
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Kovac, who has a 21-man squad for the round-of-16 first-leg match, said: “Jerome Boateng is absent because of a stomach bug.
“Franck Ribery became a father again tonight. He will fly out this afternoon.”
Despite captain Manuel Neuer returning…

Bayern Munich boss Kovac says Liverpool toughest UCL round-of-16 foe

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into Bayern Munich’s continued struggles in the Bundesliga and feels it’ll be more of the same against Liverpool in the Champions League.
LIVERPOOL, England — Niko Kovac believes his Bayern Munich side were paired with the toughest opponents in the Champions League as they prepare to face Liverpool in the last 16.
The two-legged tie begins on Tuesday evening as the reigning Bundesliga champions travel to Anfield.
Liverpool reached the final of the competition last season where they lost to Real Madrid and are battling Manchester City for the Premier League title this season, leaving Kovac in no doubt about the task that lies ahead.
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Bayern Munich fine Ribery for rant at critics of eating eating gold-covered steak

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Bayern Munich have fined Franck Ribery after the winger responded angrily on social media to those who criticised him for eating a gold-covered steak during the Bundesliga winter break.
Ribery received a backlash after footage was posted online of his visit to the Nusr-et restaurant in Dubai — owned by Nusret Gokce, known as “Salt Bae” — and the steak, covered in gold, which can cost in excess of £1,000.
The 35-year-old was criticised after the picture emerged but hit back on Instagram, saying…

Bayern Munich’s Ribery angrily hits back at criticism for eating gold-covered steak

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Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery has launched an angry attack on those who criticised a picture of him eating a gold-covered Tomahawk steak during the Bundesliga winter break.
View this post on Instagram We love you brother good luck 2019 @franckribery7 #saltbae #salt#saltlife A post shared by Nusr_et#Saltbae (@nusr_et) on Jan 2, 2019 at 9:40pm PST
Ribery visited the Nusr-et restaurant in Dubai during some downtime with the Bundesliga on hold. The restaurant is owned by Nusret Gokce, known as “Salt Bae” for his extravagant persona and the way he seasons his meat. The steak, covered in gold, can cost in excess of £1,000. 
Ribery, 35, was criticised after…

Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery set for summer exit amid ‘year of changes’

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Niko Kovac admits Borussia Dortmund would have to make mistakes in order for Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title.
Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic indicated on Tuesday.
It comes after Arjen Robben said earlier this month that he would leave when his contract expires in the summer after a decade of success with the German champions.
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Robben, 34, joined in 2009 and formed a formidable attacking partnership with 35-year-old Ribery, whose deal also runs out at the end of the campaign.
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Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery sorry for pundit altercation after Dortmund defeat

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Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has apologised to a TV pundit after an altercation between the pair following Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern did not comment on a possible punishment for Ribery, while the German FA has told ESPN FC it will not open proceedings against him because the incident was “a private altercation between the player and a journalist he knows.”
Earlier this week, the Bundesliga champions confirmed that Ribery, 35, had been involved in an incident with…

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