Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Anton Beckenbaueris a German former professional footballer and manager. Early in his playing career he was nicknamed Der Kaiserbecause of his elegant style, dominance and leadership on the field, and also as his first name "Franz" is reminiscent of the Austrian emperors. He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. A versatile player who started out as a midfielder, Beckenbauer made his name as a central defender. He is often...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth11 September 1945
CityMunich, Germany
CountryGermany
At least six Bayern players, who have won almost everything, are in the national squad.
I kept my speeches short as captain. I focused on the key points of the opposition of the day. As coach, I was never afraid to give long speeches to the players throughout our preparations. It was important they had all the information possible.
If a Middle Eastern sheikh comes to buy Bayern Munich, he could buy 49 per cent. Fifty-one per cent must stay in Germany with the club. That law came about because of the developments of international football.
Rugby is a different game. There is an interruption every two minutes also in American football. Our soccer is a moving game: play, play, play, move, move - you don't interrupt.
It only surprises me that no one thought of it before.
For example, Michael Jordan earns $100million a year but continues to play basketball and remains a modest human being.
It's unfortunately a reflection of the general trend in Germany. It's no coincidence that our clubs make early exits from the Champions League. I just hope that we'll have clean matches at the World Cup.
It's his life. At 29, this is his last chance to sign a big contract.
It's very impressive. At the moment I would say Munich is the most beautiful stadium ... but once this is finished I think it will be stadium number one in the world.
It's a little bit strange, but it works. He will bring the team to a very, very good performance.
We have provided the World Cup with as much security as possible. I don't see why the armed forces shouldn't be called in if needed.
We're doing everything we can. But at the end of the day it's his decision, his future,
We used to always complain that the Italians were actors. But they were heroes compared to our league now.
The defence has to get used to playing with the goalkeeper. Jurgen is shying away from making a decision.