By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline
Published: 10:57 GMT, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 11:08 GMT, 15 February 2019
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Franck Ribery has revealed that he still hasn't 'digested' the final result of the 2013 Ballon d'Or.
The Bayern Munich star came third in the voting as Cristiano Ronaldo picked up his second Ballon d'Or trophy ahead of rival Lionel Messi.
The voting for the prestigious title was the closest it has ever been as Ronaldo picked up 27.99 per cent of the ballot, Messi with 24.72 per cent and Ribery taking 23.36 per cent – a decision that has 'disgusted' the Frenchman ever since.
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery reveals he hasn't 'digested' not winning the Ballon d'Or in 2013
Ribery came third in the voting as Cristiano Ronaldo won the award for the second time
Ribery had a standout year for Bayern that year as he helped his side clinch the treble as they won the domestic title, the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Champions League.
The Frenchman was a clear contender for the award that year but the decision to see him finish third to the iconic duo has left a bitter taste in his mouth ever since.
'I saw myself as the Ballon d'Or. It's the truth,' Ribery told
