For Beckenbauer, it was the modern sweeper (libero) role. He captained his club to three consecutive European Cups between 1974 and 1976 and is the only defender ever to win the Ballon d'Or twice—one ...

Bernd Holzenbein, a former teammate of Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Muller who won the 1974 World Cup with West Germany, has died aged 78 German World Cup winner Bernd Holzenbein has died aged 78 ...

Bayern Munich will display the jersey of late club legend Franz Beckenbauer on the roof of their Allianz Arena home, the ...

A 15-metre by 10-metre depiction of Beckenbauer's iconic No.5 shirt has already been affixed to the Allianz Arena roof ahead ...

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer said Monday the future is bright for Korean football players due to their work ethic and that he expects an “excellent” showing by Korea in the 2014 World Cup ...

The top-selling shirt is the replica of Franz Beckenbauer's iconic No. 5, celebrating the three-time Champions League winner and two-time world champion. Bayern announced plans to honor Beckenbauer ...

Beckenbauer played a pivotal role in Bayern's rise to European football dominance, helping secure three consecutive Champions League titles in 1974, 1975, and 1976, along with nine national ...

German record champions Bayern Munich have decided to pay tribute to club legend Franz Beckenbauer in a special way to mark ...

For Beckenbauer, it was the modern sweeper (libero) role. He captained his club to three consecutive European Cups between 1974 and 1976 and is the only defender ever to win the Ballon d'Or twice ...

Beckenbauer also captained West Germany to victory in the 1974 World Cup before leading the country to another title as coach in 1990. After later coaching Bayern he moved into club administration ...