Journalist Patrick Guillou has received an apology from the Bayern Munich winger following a clash between the pair last weekend
Franck Ribery has apologised after he was involved in an altercation with a reporter following Bayern Munich's Bundesliga loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern were beaten 3-2 last Saturday at Signal Iduna Park, despite twice leading through goals scored by former Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.
Reports emerged after the game that Ribery had "pushed" and "slapped" journalist Patrick Guillou, who highlighted errors by the former France winger in his appearance on beIN SPORTS.
Bayern’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed an incident occurred, and Ribery has now issued a public apology after meeting Guillou.
"I've had an appointment with Patrick Guillou and it was good that he came to Munich," Ribery said in a video posted on Bayern's official website.
"We talked together for a long time and about what happened after the match in Dortmund.
"Of course, what I did was wrong. After the match, I was very emotional.
"I said 'sorry' to Patrick and his family yesterday. And I hope that we can leave this behind – that's why this meeting was important for him and for me."
Bayern are seven points behind Bundesliga leaders Dortmund following their Klassiker loss, which was sealed by a Paco Alcacer strike.
The defeat increased the pressure on under-fire coach Niko Kovac, who replaced Jupp Heynckes for the 2018-19 season and came under scrutiny in October after a run of four games without a win.
kaaskip
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I THINK HE IS THE GREATEST BUNDESLIGA footballer after FRANZ AND LAHM
Robben
wunmight
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lead by example
khiladisuman
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I THINK HE IS THE GREATEST BUNDESLIGA footballer after FRANZ AND LAHM
I don't think he will come even in top 10 gerd muller beckenbaur jupp heynckes kahn and many many other are above him
MuhammedNijas
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I THINK HE IS THE GREATEST BUNDESLIGA footballer after FRANZ AND LAHM
Dianaa
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He should be setting great examples for our younger players.
Loulesis
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It's unfortunate that he still such a bad temper.
lkoop
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Remember when Carvajal had him in his pocket all game and he slapped him too. Man can't control his temper.
PLApolo
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He's hurting them, the club, and the fans when he gives them new contracts year after year
Lebronking
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Thank god it's not a real sub.
muyabkmnsu
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sense of humour from Frank guy
iceyez
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Good of Riberry to apologise. At least he is not arrogant I hope Jose Mourinho can be the next Bayern Munich coach. He and Bayern need a change and I think mou will do well there
Munach
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Who understands his feelings now
feheilprty
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not a fan of violence..but when a reporter gets smacked its not all bad.😂
tazblyz
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no body is perfect good for my guy and the good team
Skobho
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Emotions got the better of Ribery I hope Guillou accepts his apology
FreeAgent10
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I didn't know Ribery is a hot head
suaritoz
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it is always good when u realize you are wrong and offer an apology. Good one great one.
hahbdlnouy
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Ribery is one of the greatest player in the world
Yasilmu
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Maturity