Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 14:19
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has warned the club that they do not need to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski, amid rumours linking him with a move to the Allianz Arena.
Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012, 17:13
Franz Beckenbauer believes Germany`s players fell victim to "the curse of Italy" during Thursday night`s Euro 2012 semi-final clash.
Last Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012, 19:46
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has asked German great Franz Beckenbauer to find an alternative to the "tragedy" of penalty shootouts.
Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 21:50
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will steer clear of the histrionics which have marred previous fixtures between the pair in the past, Jupp Heynckes, coach of the Bavarian side, said on Monday.
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 19:30
Beckenbauer is chairman of the FIFA panel that suggests rule changes to the board of the world governing body of soccer.
Last Updated: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 18:46
Football legend Franz Beckenbauer has hailed rising star Mario Goetze as Germany`s equivalent of Argentina`s Lionel Messi ahead of the Germans friendly against South American giants Brazil on Wednesday.
Last Updated: Friday, November 12, 2010, 09:54
Franz Beckenbauer will not seek a new term on the world soccer’s governing body FIFA Executive Committee next year and will step down in March 2011 for personal reasons, the German said on Thursday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:41
The current tournament has seen legends from yesteryear queueing up to fire barbs in various directions, with Pele, Diego Maradona and Franz Beckenbauer leading the way.
Last Updated: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 15:52
German football great Franz Beckenbauer has apologised to Germany`s World Cup last 16 opponents England about criticisms he voiced earlier in the World Cup blaming it on him being in a bad mood at the time.
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 15:36
Germany great Franz Beckenbauer says England has "gone backwards" under coach Fabio Capello and the team`s discouraging start to the World Cup has occurred partly because of a lack of domestic talent in the Premier League.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 17:52
Former Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has described Wednesday evening’s defeat of the club against Manchester United as “one of the most beautiful defeats in Bayern Munich’s history”.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 17:41
Wayne Rooney`s brilliant form this season could lead England all the way to victory in the World Cup final in July, Franz Beckenbauer said.
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