EXCLUSIVE: Griezmann responds to Ribery criticism: My father thinks I'm a world-class player!

Former France international Ribery had suggested that the hype around his compatriot was too much too soon, when asked whether Griezmann was yet at his or Arjen Robben’s level.

“Last season he played well, but you should only be considered world-class when you consistently deliver these performances," the former France international told Sport Bild earlier this week. "We are too quick to say after one good season, 'This player is outstanding, he must win the Ballon d'Or.' I don't agree with this. Quality means, for me, churning out top performances over a period of 10, 12 or 15 years.”

French star Griezmann has started the season in style, racking up six goals in six league games for Atletico Madrid, but has batted away Ribery’s comments in diplomatic fashion

"As he says, we'll see at the end what kind of player I am, but I know I'm on the right track," Griezmann said in an exclusive interview with Eurosport.

"Everyone has an opinion. To my father, for example, I'm the best player in the world. To the fans of Atletico, too."