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.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.Ribery was sent off in Bayern's semi-final first-leg against Lyon for a reckless tackle on Lisandro Lopez. Moment of madness: Ribery fouls Lisandro Lopez of Lyon CAS said in a statement that their reasons for the decision will be published 'in a few days'.The final at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium would have likely been a farewell appearance for the 26-year-old. Shame: Ribery (far left) is shown the red card by referee Roberto Rosetti The Chelsea target has refused to commit to a new contract at Bayerndespite months of the Bundesliga giants calling for a decision.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.'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.' 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