New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Bayern Munich and France football icon Franck Ribery has found himself at the center of controversy following the release of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. His legal team has responded strongly, denying any wrongdoing and vowing to pursue legal action.

The former winger, renowned for his skills and trophy-laden career at Bayern Munich, was mentioned in recently unsealed files from the US Department of Justice related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These documents, which include testimonies and unverified allegations, have named numerous high-profile individuals over time. Ribery's name appears several times in one specific 2019 letter, containing serious but unsubstantiated claims from a third-part...