Bundesliga: Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben revel in final Bundesliga heroics for Bayern Munich
5 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben revel in final Bundesliga heroics for Bayern Munich

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Outgoing Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery was in a celebratory mood after bidding farewell Allianz Arena with a seventh successive Bundesliga title. Ribery – like fellow veteran Arjen Robben – will leave Bayern at the end of the season with his contract due to expire and Saturday's trophy-sealing victory over Eintracht Frankfurt provided the perfect home finale. The 36-year-old Ribery came off the bench and scored in Bayern's 5-1 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt, which ensured Niko Kovac's side finished two points clear of Borussia Dortmund. READ | Bayern Munich bids farewell to benched Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery After 12 years and nine Bundesliga trophies, Frenchman Ribery savoured his final Allianz Arena appearance ahead of next week's DFB-Pokal decider against RB Leipzig in Berlin.

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Franck Ribery 'set to RETIRE aged 39 after suffering frequent knee problems'
2 years, 3 months ago

Franck Ribery 'set to RETIRE aged 39 after suffering frequent knee problems'

Daily Mail  

Franck Ribery is set to announce his retirement from football, according to reports. The Bayern Munich legend, 39, has been out of action for Salernitana since August with knee problems and has decided to call time on his glittering career. Ribery chalked up nine Bundesliga titles and a Champions League during his time in Germany, representing Bayern between 2007 and …

Arjen Robben was 'tickled' by thought of a retirement U-turn
4 years, 8 months ago

Arjen Robben was 'tickled' by thought of a retirement U-turn

The Hindu  

Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben acknowledged there was a period when the idea of reversing his retirement decision "tickled" him. Robben brought his playing career to a halt at the end of the 2018-19 season after spending an immensely successful 10 years with Bayern. Robben suffered with injury problems through much of his career and it came …

Arjen Robben: Retired Netherlands legend presented with gift by Bayern Munich
5 years, 3 months ago

Arjen Robben: Retired Netherlands legend presented with gift by Bayern Munich

The Hindu  

Arjen Robben returned to Bayern Munich on Thursday to accept a gift commemorating his hugely successful decade at the German club. Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge greeted the retired winger with a giant canvas photo print depicting Robben and a selection of the trophies he won with the Bundesliga side. The 35-year-old retired at the end of the 2018-19 season, …

Robert Lewandowski dreams of Bayern Munich farewell to match Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery
5 years, 3 months ago

Robert Lewandowski dreams of Bayern Munich farewell to match Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski hopes to have won the same level of respect as Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery when his time comes to leave Bayern Munich. Veteran wingers Robben and Ribery moved on from Bayern at the end of last term, the pair given emotional send-offs after 10 and 12 seasons at the club respectively. Read: Vinicius should be targeting Ballon …

Arjen Robben: Former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid winger leaving door ajar to comeback
5 years, 4 months ago

Arjen Robben: Former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid winger leaving door ajar to comeback

The Hindu  

Retired former Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has not ruled out the possibility of resuming his playing career. Groningen product Robben spent 10 seasons at Bayern Munich following spells with PSV, Chelsea and Real Madrid. "I always say: never say never," Robben told NPO Radio. Robben, who scored the winner against Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final, left the …

Bundesliga: Dutch winger Arjen Robben announces retirement from football following 10-year spell with Bayern Munich
5 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga: Dutch winger Arjen Robben announces retirement from football following 10-year spell with Bayern Munich

Firstpost  

There had been speculation Robben would continue playing, with a possible return to England mooted, but instead, he has decided to hang up his boots after a career which was often blighted by injuries The Hague: Dutch winger Arjen Robben announced on Thursday he is ending his playing career at the age of 35 after a 10-year spell with German …

Franck Ribery reflects on Bayern Munich farewell
5 years, 7 months ago

Franck Ribery reflects on Bayern Munich farewell

The Hindu  

Franck Ribery hailed the DFB-Pokal final win over RB Leipzig as the perfect way to end his Bayern Munich career. Robert Lewandowski's brace, either side of a blistering finish from Kingsley Coman, helped Bayern see off Leipzig 3-0 in Berlin on Saturday. Having bid farewell to the Allianz Arena with a goal in Bayern's victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last time …

DFB Pokal: Robert Lewandowski dedicates titles to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery as Bayern Munich end season with German Cup win
5 years, 7 months ago

DFB Pokal: Robert Lewandowski dedicates titles to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery as Bayern Munich end season with German Cup win

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Robert Lewandowski dedicated victory to departing team mates Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery after Bayern Munich wrapped up a domestic double with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in the German Cup final on Saturday. Berlin: Robert Lewandowski dedicated victory to departing team mates Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery after Bayern Munich wrapped up a domestic double with a 3-0 …

'This is for Franck and Arjen' - Lewandowski dedicates Bayern domestic double to departing duo
5 years, 7 months ago

'This is for Franck and Arjen' - Lewandowski dedicates Bayern domestic double to departing duo

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski dedicated victory to departing team mates Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery after Bayern Munich wrapped up a domestic double with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in the German Cup final on Saturday. Both Robben and Ribery came off the bench to make their final appearance in a Bayern shirt, and Lewandowski hailed the iconic duo after helping …

European football talking points: Bayern Munich give Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery perfect send off; Ajax clinch Eredivisie title
5 years, 7 months ago

European football talking points: Bayern Munich give Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery perfect send off; Ajax clinch Eredivisie title

Firstpost  

The Game of Thrones series-ending episode might have taken the sheen off what was otherwise hyped up as the last big weekend of European football before the players took leave for the long summer. Bayern Munich produced a trademark swashbuckling display of football to overpower Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 to ensure the title remained in Munich much to the despair of …

Bundesliga: With the departure of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, Bayern Munich set for huge squad overhaul
5 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: With the departure of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, Bayern Munich set for huge squad overhaul

Firstpost  

The 2019 title crowned what has been a glistening decade of success for Bayern, as iconic players such as Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben picked up yet another gong in their final season at the club. As they look ahead to next season, Bayern are not only on the verge of a generational shift, but also of what club president …

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery: End of the 'Robbery' era as Bayern Munich's most iconic duo bids farewell
5 years, 7 months ago

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery: End of the 'Robbery' era as Bayern Munich's most iconic duo bids farewell

Firstpost  

Bayern Munich marked the end of an era on Saturday, as iconic duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery both scored in their final Bundesliga game to secure a seventh straight league title for Bayern. Berlin: Bayern Munich marked the end of an era on Saturday, as iconic duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery both scored in their final Bundesliga game …

Fairytale farewell for Robben and Ribery as Bayern Munich win Bundesliga
5 years, 7 months ago

Fairytale farewell for Robben and Ribery as Bayern Munich win Bundesliga

Hindustan Times  

Departing veterans Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben both scored in their final game at the Allianz Arena on Saturday as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 to wrap up a seventh successive Bundesliga title. Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and team mates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Bundesliga. The fairytale farewell for club icons Robben and Ribery …

Bayern Munich 5 Eintracht Frankfurt 1: Robben and Ribery strike to seal seventh consecutive Bundesliga title
5 years, 7 months ago

Bayern Munich 5 Eintracht Frankfurt 1: Robben and Ribery strike to seal seventh consecutive Bundesliga title

The Hindu  

Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben scored on their final league appearances for Bayern Munich as it wrapped up a seventh consecutive Bundesliga title with a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Coman ran onto Thomas Muller's pass and slotted past Kevin Trapp from 12 yards for his sixth Bundesliga goal of the campaign, and Bayern could have been out of sight …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich bids farewell to benched Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery
5 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich bids farewell to benched Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery

The Hindu  

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery bid an emotional farewell to Bayern Munich ahead of Saturday’s title-deciding clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, despite starting their final home game for Bayern on the bench. Related | Niko Kovac not interested in sack speculation Fans displayed a tifo thanking the pair for their “fight and commitment for our colours,” and the two players looked …

Arjen Robben considering retirment after leaving Bayern Munich at the season end
5 years, 7 months ago

Arjen Robben considering retirment after leaving Bayern Munich at the season end

The Hindu  

Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire from football altogether. At a press conference in Munich on Tuesday, Robben said that he still didn't know what life after Bayern held for him. I wanted to get back on the …

Bundesliga: Departing Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben undecided about future, says retirement an option
5 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Departing Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben undecided about future, says retirement an option

Firstpost  

Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire from football altogether. Berlin: Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire …

Bayern star Frank Ribery hoping for more time and role at the club after retirement
5 years, 8 months ago

Bayern star Frank Ribery hoping for more time and role at the club after retirement

The Hindu  

Franck Ribery intends to continue playing for "another year or two" and has left the door open for a return to Bayern Munich afterwards. Bayern confirmed on Sunday the former France international will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season, but Ribery indicated he would be open to coming back to the Allianz Arena …

‘Always at home here’ - Ribery set for Bayern Munich return after career
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Always at home here’ - Ribery set for Bayern Munich return after career

Hindustan Times  

Franck Ribery said Tuesday he will return to Bayern Munich once his playing career is over, as he prepares to end 12 years at the club at the end of this season. Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery arrives prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match. We have already discussed a job in the club.” “We still have …

Bundesliga: Bayern confirms Ribery exit
5 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern confirms Ribery exit

The Hindu  

Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club have confirmed. Former France international Ribery arrived from Marseille in 2007 and has won 21 trophies with the club, including eight Bundesliga titles. READ | Bayern Munich 3 Hannover 1: Bundesliga leader takes another step towards title "When I came to Bayern, …

Bundesliga: Ribery, Robben return as Bayern go five points clear
5 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: Ribery, Robben return as Bayern go five points clear

Hindustan Times  

Arjen Robben said his Bayern Munich journey was not yet over after he and Franck Ribery returned from injury on Saturday to help Bayern to a 3-1 win over Hanover and heap pressure on Bundesliga title rivals Borussia Dortmund. The veteran wingers, both of whom are set to leave Bayern at the end of the season, came off the bench …

Ribery ruled out of German cup semi-final with muscle problem
5 years, 8 months ago

Ribery ruled out of German cup semi-final with muscle problem

Hindustan Times  

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has pulled out of his side’s German Cup semi-final with Werder Bremen with a muscle problem, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Wednesday. Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery will not be a part of German Cup semi-final against Werder Bremen. The former French international is expected to end his 12-year Bayern career at the end …

Champions League: Ribery deserved his goal, says Kovac
6 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Ribery deserved his goal, says Kovac

The Hindu  

Franck Ribery's first goal of the season was a deserved reward for his unselfish play this season according to Niko Kovac, who singled the Frenchman out for praise after his performance in Bayern Munich's 5-1 win against Benfica. Ribery scored Bavarians' fifth goal in a resounding victory that confirmed Bayern Munich places in the last 16 of the Champions League, …

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