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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “A match played over two matches” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5467 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “A match played over two matches” meme mean?
The line refers to a contest decided across two legs, usually a first match and a return match. Its repeated wording also creates a comic effect: it seems to explain something by restating almost the same idea. Online, people quote it to describe a situation that happens twice or to poke fun at an awkwardly phrased explanation.
Where does the “A match played over two matches” meme come from?
The line is attributed to Franck Ribéry and appears in several collections of his well-known quotes. Available sources do not identify the video or programme where he said it, or establish the original date. Its exact context and intended meaning therefore remain uncertain. A list published on 27 December 2013 already included it among Ribéry’s memorable expressions. The site Phrase Culte later posted it on 2 June 2017 in a collection of quotes attributed to him; that is the page’s publication date, not necessarily the date of the original remark. Online, the line is reused as a humorous quote, especially for situations that repeat themselves. The available information does not document precisely how the meme began or spread.
- 27 December 2013A collection of Franck Ribéry’s memorable expressions already lists the line.
- 2 June 2017Phrase Culte publishes the quote in a collection of statements attributed to the footballer.
How to use the “A match played over two matches” meme
- Describe a home-and-away tie with the line “It’s a match played over two matches.”
- Joke about a decision that requires two nearly identical steps.
- Reply to a repetitive explanation with the quote attributed to Franck Ribéry.
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The “A match played over two matches” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @hautkage |
How to get the “A match played over two matches” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; A match played over two matches comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does “It’s a match played over two matches” mean?
It refers to a tie played over two legs, usually a first match and a return match. The repeated wording also gives the line its comic effect.
Who said “It’s a match played over two matches”?
The quote is attributed to footballer Franck Ribéry. Available sources do not confirm the exact context in which he said it.
Where does Franck Ribéry’s two-matches quote come from?
The original video or programme has not been identified with certainty. The line appears in a list published on 27 December 2013 and later on Phrase Culte on 2 June 2017.
Why did the two-matches quote become a meme?
It is reused online as a humorous quote about repeated situations or awkward explanations. Available sources do not give a precise account of how the meme spread.
How do I get the A match played over two matches meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “A match played over two matches” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the A match played over two matches card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Insolite · Franck Ribéry : L'écorché - Phrase Culte · Les phrases cultes de Franck Ribery · checked on November 3, 2026.
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