Angry Franck Ribery gets a KISS from Carlo Ancelotti after being substituted… and Arjen Robben is jealous
Bayern Munich boss found a unique way of calming the Frenchman down, but now Dutchman Robben wants a piece of the action
ANGRY Franck Ribery received a KISS from Carlo Ancelotti after being substituted for Bayern Munich - making team-mate Arjen Robben jealous.
Last month the Dutchman pulled a strop when being subbed by Italian boss Ancelotti in their 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, with five minutes left to play.
He stormed past, much to the amusement of his team-mates on the bench who found it all hilarious despite Robben's displeasure after swatting away Ancelotti's outstretched hand.
Fast-forward a few weeks and one of those people on the bench who found it especially hilarious, Frenchman Franck Ribery, had a similar tantrum last weekend.
As champions-elect Bayern eased to victory 4-1 at home against Borussia Dortmund, with one eye on the Champions League clash against Real Madrid Wednesday, Ribery was replaced by Douglas Costa.
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Combative Ribery stormed up to his boss despite scoring and was all set for a shouting match - but the cool-headed ex-Chelsea manager planted a soppy kiss on his cheek.
And the unusual managerial tactic appeared to work as Ribery's glower turned into a smile - and said afterwards: "We have a great relationship and we trust each other.
"The kiss was nice. It was just natural, something positive. It was a good kiss with a lot of emotion."
But then Robben, who was so mocked last time and also scored against Dortmund, revealed his jealousy at not having a piece of the action.
He admitted: "I am a bit jealous - but I might get a kiss from Carlo as well at some point!"