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Franz Anton Beckenbauer ( German pronunciation: [fʁants ˈʔantoːn ˈbɛkn̩ˌbaʊɐ] ⓘ; 11 September 1945 – 7 January 2024) was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser ("the Emperor"), [1] [2] he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and is one of nine players to have ...
Jan 8, 2024 · Soccer icon Franz Beckenbauer, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game, has died aged 78, according to the German football federation (DFB).
Jan 8, 2024 · Beckenbauer helped guide West Germany to the final of the 1966 World Cup, losing in extra time to the host, England, in a game that he felt he was “too young” to...
Jan 8, 2024 · German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, has died aged 78. He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as...
Jan 8, 2024 · Read reaction and tributes as Franz Beckenbauer - widely regarded as one of football's greatest players - dies aged 78.
Jan 8, 2024 · The World Cup-winning captain and manager of West Germany was regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He won two Ballon d'Or awards, two European Cups and the 1990 World Cup, but also faced controversy over the 2006 bid.
Jan 8, 2024 · Franz Beckenbauer, the player who shaped German football like no other, has passed away. "Der Kaiser", as he was affectionately known around the world of football, died aged 78 on Sunday.
