Bayern Munich's fit-again winger Franck Ribery came back with a bang on Saturday, scoring twice as the visitors romped to a 7-0 Bundesliga demolition of Werder Bremen.
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It was a sublime performance by the French international who is one of five candidates for the World Player of the Year crown.
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Ribery, who has already been voted European Player of the Year, was in dazzling form after returning from a cracked rib as he helped the league leaders make up for the long-term injury absence of fellow winger Arjen Robben.
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"It was great to be playing again from the start and to feel no pain in the rib any more," the 30-year-old Ribery told reporters as champions Bayern went seven points clear at the top of the table. "That is why I could play very freely.
That is the reason it is very likely he will win the Baloon D'or this time around at the expense of Messi and Ronaldo.