Franz Beckenbauer

German footballer (1945–2024)

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Franz Anton Beckenbauer was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and is one of nine players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the European Champions Cup, and the Ballon d'Or. Beckenbauer was a versatile player who started out as a midfielder, but made his name as a central defender. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper.

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Kane scores again as Bayern honour Beckenbauer Watch highlights as Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim 3-0, on an emotional night when the Bundesliga champions paid tribute to Franz Beckenbauer. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
Bayern to light up stadium in honour of Beckenbauer Bayern Munich are to light up their Allianz Arena stadium in honour of Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away aged 78 on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2024
'Beckenbauer had a presence well beyond football' Monday Night Club were joined by German football journalist Rafa Honigstein to talk about Franz Beckenbauer and how he changed German football. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2024

FA Cup reaction, transfers latest and Beckenbauer tributes Manchester United beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 in the FA Cup third round, transfers latest and tributes to German legend Franz Beckenbauer. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2024
'The friend of Pele & Moore and a footballing legend' Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Charlton & Beckenbauer's incredible 1966 World Cup encounter West Germany's Franz Beckenbauer and England's Bobby Charlton speak on how the two players cancelled each other out during the 1966 World Cup Final. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024

Franz Beckenbauer - the World Cup King BBC Sport looks back at Franz Beckenbauer's incredible career and his success at the World Cup as both a player and a manager after the German football legend passed away aged 78. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
'1966 World Cup final the toughest game in my life' Watch German legend Franz Beckenbauer talking in 1990 about playing in the 1966 World Cup final, which his West Germany side lost 4-2 after extra time to England. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Watch: Beckenbauer scores brilliant solo goal at 1966 World Cup Watch a 20-year-old Franz Beckenbauer score a wonderful solo goal for West Germany against Switzerland at the 1966 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Germany legend Beckenbauer dies aged 78 Former West Germany captain and manager Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, dies aged 78, his family says in a statement to German news agency DPA. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024

'One of the greats' - tributes & reaction as Beckenbauer dies aged 78 Follow reaction and tributes as Franz Beckenbauer - widely regarded as one of football's greatest players - dies aged 78. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Germany World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer dies German and World Cup football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2024