FRANZ BECKENBAUER RUMORS

Beckenbauer feels for Heynckes

Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer understands Jupp Heynckes' annoyance over the media attention directed towards the summer arrival of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard will replace the retiring Heynckes at the helm of the Bavarian giants, who under the 67-year-old are nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Guardiola's impending arrival has overshadowed...
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January 29, 2013  |  Discuss

Tactical Analysis: A Look At The 3-5-2 Formation

Beckenbauer… One of the innovators of the 3-5-2 formation. In 1986, Carlos Bilardo of Argentina and Franz Beckenbauer of West Germany came up with a new formation, namely 3-5-2, which was quickly accepted by many experts all around the world. Using the advantages of the system, they led their teams to the final matches of WC 86 and WC 90 respectively. The idea of fighting in the...
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November 27, 2012  |  Discuss

FIFA ends Beckenbauer-led World Cup task force

FIFA has disbanded an expert panel led by Franz Beckenbauer and Pele which was meant to suggest ways of improving football's entertainment value before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. FIFA says the intended work of its Task Force Football 2014 group will instead be done by its existing Football Committee, chaired by UEFA President Michel Platini. Australia winger Harry Kewell...
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October 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Sebastian Rode: Another Bundesliga Talent On The Rise

Full Name: Sebastian Rode Age: 22 (11th October, 1990) Club: Eintracht Frankfurt Nationality: Germany Position: Central Midfield The Bundesliga has harboured many a footballing talent. It has done so for the past half a century. From the legendary Franz Beckenbauer to the recent emergence of teenage sensation Mario Götze, it’s a proven hotbed for annoyingly talented players....
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October 21, 2012  |  Discuss

New York Cosmos Return to NASL Just First Step In Conquering North America

The New York Cosmos are making their return to competitive soccer after 28 years of hibernation. The club will be joining the North American Soccer League in 2013, though it may not be there for long. New York dominated the NASL in the 70's and 80's when global icons such as Pele and Franz Beckenbauer suited up for the Cosmos. The club, founded in part by legendary music...
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July 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Beckenbauer against scrapping penalty shootouts

Franz Beckenbauer says deadlocked matches should continue to be decided with penalty-kick shootouts. Beckenbauer Beck, who is the former Bayern captain and the head of FIFA Task Force to improve football for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, says the shootouts ''bring emotions into play and are a lot more attractive than the toss of a coin, for example.'' Beckenbauer...
Via AP on Fox
May 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Beckenbauer threatens Bayern with ´second-class´ tag

German legend Franz Beckenbauer has issued a rallying call to Bayern Munich, urging their players to step up and achieve...
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February 24, 2012  |  Discuss

More handshakes needed, says Beckenbauer (Reuters)

Franz Beckenbauer urged players to think more about fair play and suggested footballers should line-up in the centre circle and shake hands after a game as he did in his schooldays.
Via Yahoo! Sports
February 22, 2012  |  Discuss
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