Franck Ribery retires From Football

franck ribery retires from football

Frank Ribery, the former Bayern Munich and France winger has announced his retirement from football.

Franck Ribéry broke down in tears in his final appearance in front of tens of thousands of football fans as a professional footballer.

The former Bayern Munich and France winger couldn’t control his emotions as he was unveiled for the final appearance on October 22 (Saturday).

Some fans were expecting his appearance for the Italian Serie A newcomers Salernitana in their last game against Spezia.

Ribery has been struggling with a knee issue which allegedly led to the termination of his contract with Serie A side Salernitana.

Ribery  was omitted from the squad following his retirement announcement, with much focus on him prior to kick off.

Franck Ribéry Records

The former Bayern Munich winger scored 124 goals and contributed 182 assists in 425 games for Bayern from 2007-2019, winning the Champions League in 2013 and nine Bundesliga titles.

 Ribery is a three-time French player of the year.

He scored 16 goals and 25 assists in 81 appearances  for his country prior to the announcement of  his retirement in 2014  from international duty after missing the World Cup with a back injury.

The ball stops, the feelings do not. Thanks to everyone for this great adventure,” .  Ribery tweeted.

Franck Ribéry Club Side History

Prior to his move to Salernitana last summer, Ribery joined Fiorentina. He helped the club in averting relegation by just a point.

Ribery  had not played for the club since the opening day loss to AS Roma apparently rendering his retirement a rumoured one for weeks.

The Frenchman joined Bayern for £17m from Marseille in June 2007.

After 12 successful years in Munich, Ribery left with the Dutch winger Arjen Robben as Bayern were crowned champions of Germany for a seventh successive season.

Frank Ribery will be remembered as one of the swiftest winger football has ever known.

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