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Bayern Munich have honoured club and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer by retiring his No. 5 jersey.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / October 23

Top 10 European football players of all time, including 3 Italy legends

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Soccer News / ESPN / June 11

Beckenbauer to be honoured ahead of Euros opener

Germany's late World Cup-winning captain and coach Franz Beckenbauer will be honoured by UEFA at the Euro 2024 opening ceremony in the Munich Football Arena on Friday, European soccer's governing body said.

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 19, 2024

Manchester United legend Alex Stepney attends Franz Beckenbauer’s memorial

Manchester United legend Alex Stepney today led the club’s representation at the memorial service of Franz Beckenbauer at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Before the ceremony, the former United goalkeeper visited Manchesterplatz, the site of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.

The Irishman who nutmegged Franz Beckenbauer

Dubliner Pat Byrne recalls his time in the States where he encountered several legends of the game.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 11, 2024

Why Saudi Arabian fans booed Franz Beckenbauer’s death according to local journalist

The move to take the Spanish Supercup to Saudi Arabia has been controversial in Spain since its inception, but there was general outrage online during Real Madrid’s 5-3 win over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 10, 2024

Watch: Crowd boo minute silence for Franz Beckenbauer before Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid Super Cup clash

The first Spanish Super Cup semi-final is currently taking place between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Riyadh. Ahead of the match, both teams paid tribute to German legend Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away earlier this week.