Bayern Munich winger, Franck Ribery, has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo, saying his 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or title was based on 'politics' rather than his performances.
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The Frenchman, who came third in the 2013 Ballon d'Or ranking, believes Ronaldo had already known that he would win the award before the final gala in Zurich.
"I learned a lot during last year's Ballon d'Or gala. As soon as I got there, I told my wife that I would lose," Ribery told BILD.
"I saw how Sepp Blatter was hugging Ronaldo and how his entire family was there.
"I'm not stupid. It was clear that he had to win it. He wouldn't have brought his entire family with him otherwise."
Ribery believes Ronaldo will win the Ballon d'Or again even though Manuel Neuer or Arjen Robben would deserve the award more.
"It will be the same this year. What can I say about it? Manuel Neuer or Arjen Robben should win it. You can't disagree with this.
"Manu has won it all, he is a great guy and he isn't arrogant. Arjen has played an incredible season in the Bundesliga and then a fantastic World Cup.
"But I fear it will be about politics again. The Ballon d'Or is no longer for the best player. It's all about politics.
"Fabio Cannavaro won it in 2006 because he won the World Cup, that's all.
"I don't miss the Ballon d'Or. I am not jealous because this award doesn't mean anything to me any more. I am happy with what I have in Munich."
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