Franck Ribery Critiques 2013 Ballon d'Or Snub

Franck Ribery, the former Bayern Munich star, continues to voice his disappointment over losing the 2013 Ballon d'Or to Cristiano Ronaldo, a decision he deems 'an injustice.' Despite a standout season where he contributed significantly to Bayern's treble victory, scoring 22 goals and providing 18 assists, Ribery finished third in the voting, with Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ahead of him. He remains puzzled by the voting process, particularly the two-week extension that some believe swayed the outcome in Ronaldo's favor. Ribery has publicly stated that he believes he had a superior season compared to both Ronaldo and Messi, who did not win any major titles that year. His claims have been echoed by many in the football community who felt he was wrongfully overlooked. The lingering frustration reflects not only on the personal loss for Ribery but also raises questions about the fairness of the Ballon d'Or voting system.