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Beckenbauer expects Klose to join Bayern Munich for new season
Jun 18, 2007, 12:50 GMT
Munich - Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer expects Germany striker Miroslav Klose to join the club at the start of the season, he told a German newspaper on Monday. ... more
Beckenbauer to work as social ambassador for FIFA
May 28, 2007, 10:52 GMT
Zurich - Franz Beckenbauer will work as a social ambassador for FIFA when he becomes a member of of the organization's Executive Committee later this week. ... more
Beckenbauer ready for new challenge as FIFA executive
Jan 23, 2007, 8:57 GMT
Dusseldorf, Germany - As World Cup chief organizer, Franz Beckenbauer flew around the world welcoming each and every participant while discovering his heart for footballing diplomacy. ... more
Beckenbauer: 2006 was most eventful year of my life
Dec 9, 2006, 13:16 GMT
Munich - German football legend Franz Beckenbauer says 2006 was 'the most eventful year of my life' after successfully organizing the World Cup and getting married for a third time. ... more
First World Cup memorabilia auction on Saturday
Jul 31, 2006, 17:41 GMT
Frankfurt, Germany - A tie from organising committee chief Franz Beckenbauer, a track suit from coach Juergen Klinsmann and football boots from German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. ... more
Beckenbauer delighted with World Cup but remains quiet on his future
Jul 7, 2006, 16:32 GMT
Berlin - World Cup organizing committee president Franz Beckenbauer said Friday that he believes the tournament has been a resounding success even if his beloved Germany were eliminated at the semi-final stage by Italy. ... more
Johansson to announce his UEFA future on Tuesday
Jul 7, 2006, 11:49 GMT
Berlin - Lennart Johansson will announce on Tuesday whether he will seek another term as European football supremo or step down and possibly open the door for 2006 World Cup organizer Franz Beckenbauer. ... more
Beckenbauer advises against playing Ballack in opener
Jun 9, 2006, 13:25 GMT
Munich - Franz Beckenbauer became embroiled in the row over German captain Michael Ballack's calf injury Friday, advising coach Juergen Klinsmann not to play him in the opening match against Costa Rica. ... more
170 world champions expected at opening ceremony
Jun 6, 2006, 15:48 GMT
Munich - Germany is well prepared for the World Cup finals that start on Friday in Munich, the president of the organising committee (OK), Franz Beckenbauer said on Tuesday. ... more
Pope Benedict XVI says he will watch World Cup games
Oct 26, 2005, 19:17 GMT
Beckenbauer looks to keep Ballack at Bayern until his career ends
Jul 6, 2005, 12:45 GMT
Hamburg - Bayern Munich president, Franz Beckenbauer, is looking to keep playmaker Michael Ballack at the German Bundesliga champions until the end of his career. ... more
Beckenbauer on both sides in German goalkeeper debate
Jun 27, 2005, 10:34 GMT
Leipzig, Germany - Football icon Franz Beckenbauer managed to occupy both sides of the spectrum in a heated debate Monday after Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann's announcement to chose his number 1 goalkeeper only a few weeks before the 2006 World Cup. ... more
