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Ex-France winger Ribery retires amid ongoing knee issues

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Bayern's Franck Ribery celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Champions League first leg semifinal soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, on April 17, 2012. AP

Former France winger Franck Ribery announced his retirement on Friday because of insurmountable knee problems.

The 39-year-old Ribery, who played for France in the 2006 World Cup final and won the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2013, announced the decision in a video posted on social media, where the Salernitana player also thanked his family and fans.

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