FRANCK RIBERY feared losing his leg as he lay in hospital during the 12 "scariest" days of his career. Footballers often speak of painful moments in terms of missed chances, failed transfers or ...

Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he almost had his leg amputated towards the end of his career due to a post-surgery infection. Ribery, who won nine ...

Franck Ribery has said he nearly had his leg cut off due to an infection. Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he almost ...