Source: Daily_Mail
Franck Ribery out of Champions League final as Bayern Munich star loses last appeal
Franck Ribery has lost his fight to play in the Champions League final.[LNB]The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed his appeal against a three-match European ban, meaning the Bayern Munich star will sit out Saturday's clash against Inter Milan.[LNB]Ribery was sent off in Bayern's semi-final first-leg against Lyon for a reckless tackle on Lisandro Lopez.[LNB] Moment of madness: Ribery fouls Lisandro Lopez of Lyon[LNB] CAS said in a statement that their reasons for the decision will be published 'in a few days'.[LNB]The final at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium would have likely been a farewell appearance for the 26-year-old.[LNB] Shame: Ribery (far left) is shown the red card by referee Roberto Rosetti [LNB][LNB]The Chelsea target has refused to commit to a new contract at Bayerndespite months of the Bundesliga giants calling for a decision.[LNB]Ribery now says a decision is likely to come after the World Cup,with Real Madrid and Barcelona thought to be ahead of Barclays PremierLeague champions in the race to sign him.[LNB]'I still do not know if I will stay or leave,' he said at theweekend. 'The chances are 50 per cent. I hope that my future is knownat the end of the World Cup in South Africa.'[LNB] Ribery snubs Chelsea as France star targets 'dream move' to Barcelona'It hurt my family, above all those close to me': French football star Franck Ribery speaks of his affair with underage prostituteMartin Samuel: Ribery case exposes the cowardice of our sweet FACheck out Bayern Munich in our Stats Zone[LNB]
