Franck Ribery has enjoyed a succesful career at the peak of football
Franck Ribery converted from Christianity to Islam
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2) Conversion of faith
Franck Ribery was born in a Christian family in a relatively low-income neighbourhood. However, he converted to Islam after marrying his Muslim wife Wahiba. The two lovers first met as teenagers in his Chermin-vert neighbourhood and became one when they bound themselves in the bond of marriage.
And Ribery found a new faith to lead his life when he converted to a Muslim. Indeed, he raises his hands to Allah before the start of every game. His Muslim name is Bilal Yousuf Mohammad.
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