Franck Ribery has been defended by Bayern Munich team-mate Thomas Muller after the Frenchman launched an expletive-filled rant at those who criticised him for eating a golden steak.
The former France forward posted a video on social media during the recent Bundesliga winter break which showed him eating the £1,000-per-serving ($1,273) steak.
That led to widespread outbursts against Ribery's seemingly lavish lifestyle and arrogance, with journalist Audrey Pulvar in particular insisting Ribery should be putting his money into more worthy causes than golden steaks.
The winger then made his aggressive response, but Muller said: "In those moments when he feels unfairly treated, where he is badly attacked, the horses go through with him and he just can not control himself.