Did Ribery deserve 2013 Ballon d Or?
Franck Ribéry has claimed he deserved to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo because the Real Madrid forward won nothing in 2013. Ronaldo won nothing,” the France international said in an interview with Munich’s TZ newspaper. “I feel I had earned this award. It’s all politics.”
Did Ribery deserve Ballon d Or?
Ribery bitter about 2013 Or, to use the words of the man himself straight after the ceremony: “I feel I had earned this award. It’s not an opinion that been assuaged over time either, with Ribery reiterating earlier this year: “I saw myself as the Ballon d’Or. It’s the truth. Even today, I think I deserved it.
How many trophies did Ribery win in 2013?
The veteran forward helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga, German Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2013, contributing 22 goals and 18 assists in all competitions.
Who won the Ballon d’Or 2012?
Lionel MessiBallon d’Or
Abby WambachWorld Player of the YearMiroslav StochPuskás Award
2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or/Winners
Who won Champion League 2013?
FC Bayern Munich
2012–13 UEFA Champions League/Champion
Which club is Ribery now?
U.S. Salernitana 1919Midfielder
Franck Ribéry/Current teams
Why did Henry not win the Ballon d Or?
Henry’s inability to transfer his league form into Europe (or for France, for that matter) is what ultimately denied him a Ballon d’Or. Henry never stamped his authority on a high-end European night in the manner Nedved did in 2003, or continually score in crunch knockout games like Shevchenko.
Why did Messi win the Ballon d’Or 2013?
The fact that Lionel Messi is aiming to win this award for the fifth year in a row tells you all you need to know about his consistent brilliance. Such is the high standard he has set over the years that his 2013 seems rather tame by comparison but only because he had a couple of injuries to deal with.
How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score in 2013?
The 28-year-old’s statistics in 2013 have been simply mind-boggling with an astonishing 66 goals in 56 games for club and country – including nine hat-tricks.
Why did Ronaldo not win the Ballon d or?
Ronaldo harbours a sense of injustice that he has not won the Ballon d’Or since joining Real Madrid – the bookmakers seem convinced that wrong will be put right on Monday. The fact that Lionel Messi is aiming to win this award for the fifth year in a row tells you all you need to know about his consistent brilliance.
