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'Shining light goes on': 75,000 fans salute Beckenbauer

AFP · 3 months ago

A 75,000-strong crowd at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on Friday saluted football legend Franz Beckenbauer as a minute's silence was observed and a banner unfurled proclaiming "the shining light goes on his last journey - rest in peace, Kaiser."

Franz Beckenbauer laid to rest in Munich

AFP · 3 months ago

Franz Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player and a coach, was laid to rest in Munich in a small private ceremony on Friday with the country mourning the loss of "a great footballer, athlete and person".

Franz Beckenbauer: German football icon who revolutionised the game

AFP · 3 months ago

Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's iconic figures and a rare World Cup winner as both player and coach, revolutionised the way the game is played.

Franz Beckenbauer in six key dates

AFP · 3 months ago

Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of 78, left his mark on world football as a player, coach and administrator.

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78

AFP · 3 months ago

Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.

Pelé names Maradona as a far better player than Messi

Live Soccer TV · 5 years ago

The Brazilian legend added two more names to the mix, hinting that he also believes them to be better than 'La Pulga'

Former Bayern legend believes team has mental issues when facing Real Madrid

Live Soccer TV · 5 years ago

The former coach, who is now Die Roten's honorary president, wasn't happy with the team's performance against Los Blancos on Wednesday.

Bayern vs Porto: Beckenbauer shows support for Pep ahead of stern UCL test

Live Soccer TV · 9 years ago

Speaking to Bild, the honorary Bayern president said it was too early to call the Spanish boss a failure, whilst also backing the Bundesliga champions for a spot in the semis.

Franz Beckenbauer urges FIFA to reveal the corruption investigation results on WC 2022

Live Soccer TV · 9 years ago

The World Cup winner and former Bayern Munich executive said he was surprised Qatar earned the 2022 bid, given the extreme temperatures in that country during summer time.