German footballer (1945–2024)
Tennis icon Angelique Kerber honored as a "Legend of Sport"! | Sport: She follows in the footsteps of Emperor Franz: Tennis icon Angelique Kerber is honored as a ...
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Former BVB president Gerd Niebaum writes about the Bayern bosses.: Under his presidency, Borussia Dortmund won the Champions League, three league titles ...
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Homburg: Sharp criticism, Beckenbauer anecdote - | Christian Streich at the Waldstadion
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Board games and card games: How they used to be: Franz Beckenbauer practiced with a ball of yarn for one mark. Monopoly and Risk were considered questionable ...
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"I see it completely differently": Völler and Magath engage in a heated exchange at the Beckenbauer Foundation
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Praise for Beckenbauer, Hoeneß and Kühne: Reiner Calmund names his "best manager of all time"
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Unanimous decision: Honorary citizenship for handball player Beckenbauer | Sports Mix
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Beckenbauer-Enkel führt Familientradition beim FC Bayern fort: Beckenbauer und der FC Bayern – das passt einfach. Nun führt der Enkel des Kaisers die ...
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Sven Regener's new novel: West Berlin 1980: Sven Regener's new novel Frankie and Freddie takes place in West Berlin in 1980
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One is currently part of the German national team: FC Bayern is reportedly discussing two exciting transfer options for next summer.
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Is FC Bayern already planning a major transfer for the winter? FCB is reportedly considering the Spanish World Cup winner.
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His father confirms it! Former Bayern star without a club is close to signing a contract.
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Letzte 5 Klopp-Vorgänger starteten mit Sieg – Nur ein Weltmeister beim Debüt erfolgreich
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Would Jürgen Klopp be a good Federal President? Follow-up by Alfred Draxler | Sport
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Rainer Neukirch turns 80: Even Franz Beckenbauer sat in his car: He is a familiar face in the sports city of Wetzlar - | and beyond. Now Rainer Neukirch from ...
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German Television Awards 2026: Peter Kloeppel Receives Lifetime Achievement Award. A great honor for Peter Kloeppel at the German Television Awards in Cologne ... Show more
Then Klopp announces his first squad: He will gather his players in Herzogenaurach on September 21 for the Nations League opener.
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SpVgg Bayern Hof - | Hof's celebration with a touch of Franz Beckenbauer: Hof plays strongly, wins clearly and celebrates extensively in Gebenbach ...
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Beckenbauer would have turned 81 on Friday - | What his family is doing today: Franz Beckenbauer would have celebrated his 81st birthday on September 11, 2026 ...
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TV tip: Wonderful tribute to the "Kaiser" is airing on free TV: In 2022, Sky filmed the life of Germany's greatest footballer: Franz Beckenbauer ...
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FC Bayern wins the Supercup against BVB: Wow, Brown! | Sport: FC Bayern snatches the first title of the new season at the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in Dortmund.
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Key FactsBayern win Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in Dortmund
Aug 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Bayern won the first trophy of the new season by beating BVB 2-1 in Dortmund in their opening competitive match.
- Nathaniel Brown scored his first competitive goal for Bayern in the 28th minute while unexpectedly playing as a playmaker.
- Bensebaini’s apparent 1-1 headed goal was disallowed for offside before Michael Olise made it 2-0 in the 45th minute plus one after Bellingham lost possession.
- Fabio Silva reduced the deficit in the 75th minute after Davies deflected the ball beyond Neuer’s reach, Bensebaini was sent off in the 90th minute and Beier missed a possible equaliser in stoppage time.
There is nothing more beautiful than winning a title in Dortmund.— Vincent Kompany, Bayern head coach, before kickoff against Dortmund
Franz Josef Strauss suddenly addressed him in Latin - | Paul Breitner's curious encounters
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Key FactsPaul Breitner recounts his legendary World Cup penalty
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- His father overruled Breitner’s original preference and sent him to a humanities-focused grammar school, a decision the former footballer says he remains grateful for.
- Breitner wrote vocabulary and grammar on a note for study and used the same method to teach himself Spanish at Real Madrid, while he still gives Latin tutoring.
- At a youth tournament in Gran Canaria in the late 1960s, Egidius Braun addressed him in Latin, and Breitner later had a similar conversation with Franz Josef Strauß at a Munich sporting-goods fair in the early 1980s.
- In the 1974 World Cup final, Breitner took the penalty with West Germany leading the Netherlands 1–0 after a foul on Hölzenbein, although no taker had previously been designated.
What you're saying about me means nothing to me at all. I wanted to meet you at last and find out whether it's true that I can speak Latin with you.— Franz Josef Strauß, during a meeting at the Munich International Trade Fair for Sports Goods in the early 1980s; speaking to Breitner in Latin.
"He is to us what Franz Beckenbauer is to Germany": Schalke coach Miron Muslic raves about striker Edin Dzeko. The Bosnian is a role model and a hero in their ...
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Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: Who's only on the bench: Surprise in Bayern's starting eleven | Sport
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After Jamal Musiala suffered two seizures on the football pitch, it was revealed that the Bayern Munich star had been diagnosed with a neurological absence ... Show more
Key FactsMusiala to Miss the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup
Aug 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Vincent Kompany said at the press conference that Musiala will be unavailable for Saturday’s game against Borussia Dortmund.
- The 23-year-old had earlier collapsed during the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig and a friendly against 1. FC Heidenheim, where he came on after halftime but soon had to leave the field again.
- Musiala subsequently described brief, treatable absences that he attributed to a neurological dysfunction.
- Kompany said Musiala is expected to train individually this week, while Ismael Saibari could start as the number 10 against Dortmund and Michael Olise, Luis Diaz and Harry Kane offer further attacking options.
"temporary, short-lived absences, which are due to a neurological dysfunction."— Jamal Musiala, on his diagnosis at a press conference
Bayern Munich secured their first title of the season. 🏆 Against their perennial rivals Borussia Dortmund, Bayern immediately made a statement with a 2-1 ... Show more
How did you like Nathaniel Brown's competitive debut for FC Bayern? 😮💨⚽️ The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup - | live now on Sky! 📺
BVB star hospitalized after 1-2 defeat against Bayern | Football: Borussia Dortmund lost 1-2 in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against FC Bayern ...
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Franz Beckenbauer Supercup - | Highlights: Bayern star annoys BVB with new role: Highlights of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup between Borussia Dortmund and FC ...
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Streaker causes a bizarre scene - | Bayern Munich icon apprehends him: FC Bayern wins the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Afterwards, a streaker causes a bizarre ...
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Brown shines in an unfamiliar position: Bayern vs. Dortmund in individual player ratings.
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Supercup: Excitement in the final stages! RED card for BVB star | Sport: Ouch! Emotions ran high once again in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup shortly before the ...
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Red card for Bensebaini! 🚨 The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup LIVE on Sky and WOW! 🍿✅ #skybundesliga #bundesliga #bvbfcb
It's all set! 🔥 This is how the two teams will start in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. ⚔️ ↪️ Live now on Sky! 🤩 🟡 Borussia Dortmund Kobel - | Gadou, Anton ... Show more
Football today: Will BVB - | FC Bayern be shown on free TV? | Football: The new season kicks off with a bang! Dortmund and Bayern face off in the Franz ...
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Full focus on the first title of the season 💪 You can read the preview of the classic Franz Beckenbauer Supercup here: fc.bayern/supercup_vorbericht 🗞️
Strong words from Lars Ricken ahead of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern! 😤🔥 ↪️ What do you think: Who will grab the first title of the season? 👇 ... Show more
FC Bayern will have to tackle their fight for the first title of the season without Jamal Musiala. 😰 ℹ️ Head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed this on Friday ... Show more
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Bayern Munich: Jamal Musiala not in squad for Supercup against BVB! | Sport: FC Bayern will do without German international Jamal Musiala (23) in the Franz ...
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Be honest, how long did you search? 🤔 For context: The jersey pays tribute to "iconic moments of the German record champions from the Champions League ... Show more
On Saturday, the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup marks the first competitive match of the new season. 🙌 🎁 To kick things off, we're giving away an FC Bayern ... Show more
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Jetzt abstimmen! Schafft der FC Bayern im Supercup den perfekten Saisonstart?: Der FC Bayern trifft im ersten Pflichtspiel der Saison auf Borussia Dortmund ...
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Why have so few defenders and keepers won the Ballon d’Or?: Why Is It So Hard for a Defender to Win the Ballon d’Or?
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Four loans in the past two years! FC Bayern Munich's favorite negotiating partner is gone.
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The Viennese gemstone bouquet - | what is its secret?: Maria Theresa of Austria presented her husband, Emperor Franz I, with a bouquet of flowers made of ...
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Harry Kane told what he needs to join Oliver Kahn, Franz Beckenbauer & Robert Lewandowski on Bayern Munich legend list - with contract extension prediction ...
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FC Bayern Munich, news and rumors: Transfer bombshell? FCB reportedly interested in Rodri
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OpinionSurrogacy: A child at any price?: Surrogacy abroad? This is about imposing one's own lifestyle. The state and political parties must not sell out their ...
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Key FactsReignited Surrogacy Debate Follows Spahn’s Resignation
Jul 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Jens Spahn’s resignation as CDU faction leader has triggered renewed debate on Germany’s approach to surrogacy.
- The Ethics Council calls for open dialogue, emphasizing surrogacy’s relevance for women unable to carry children and same-sex couples.
- Critics argue that the CDU/CSU denies women autonomy by supporting a paternalistic state controlling reproductive rights.
- Child welfare remains a largely overlooked issue, while the Union cites ethical, legal, and practical concerns to oppose surrogacy.
She wants a paternalistic state that, above all, knows what’s best for women and also for potential surrogates.— Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, Leipzig-based professor; quoted in Die Zeit about the CDU/CSU's stance on surrogacy.
Anticipation for the new season: Eberl already makes the first title prediction: Max Eberl makes it clear before the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: FC Bayern wants ...
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The ball will soon be rolling again in the Bundesliga! There are some changes and adjustments for the new season. 🚨 📅 2nd Bundesliga starts on 07.08 ... Show more
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Memories of the 1966 World Cup: From the Wembley goal, Beckenbauer, and the first global sporting event
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Happy Birthday, Harry Kane! 🥳⚽️ The Bayern Munich star celebrates his 33rd birthday today. 🎁 🇩🇪 2x German Champion 🇩🇪 1x DFB Cup 🇩🇪 1x Franz Beckenbauer ... Show more
Golf for a good cause, words about the national team: Schweinsteiger on Beckenbauer and Klopp
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Lise Klaveness: The Lioness who challenges Gianni Infantino: No DFB signature for Infantino. Is Bernd Neuendorf turning into Henry the Lion ...
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Jürgen Klopp as the new national coach - | SZ editor doesn't trust the hype: Germany, a united football nation: Since the legendary Franz Beckenbauer ...
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Not many have achieved this before him. Rodri completes his collection and joins an illustrious circle that previously only included Gerd Müller ... Show more
2026 World Cup: He even surpasses Franz Beckenbauer: Pau Cubarsí also impressed in the final triumph against Argentina. But it's not just the ...
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Hannover 96: 2-1 against Osnabrück! Tomiak injured, Kaiser Franz scores | Sport: Fifth friendly, fourth win! Hannover 96 defeated Osnabrück 2-1 ...
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Short stories from major World Cup finals (5): A look back at the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals with special stories, such as Johan Cruyff's unusual jersey ...
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Never better than now: Messi surpasses himself once again: Argentiniens Fans und seine Mitspieler haben nach dem Einzug ins WM-Finale Lionel Messi gefeiert ...
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The German World Cup fiasco, now seen in a new light: 32 years ago today, the German World Cup champions of 1990 experienced a disastrous crash landing at the ...
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"When I think back to the past: Franz Beckenbauer, Berti Vogts, they had that charisma. There's currently no one better for Germany than Jürgen Klopp ... Show more
Klopp: "I'm ready!" This sentence has brought us luck before! | Sport: "I'm ready!" said Jürgen Klopp. Now it's almost certain that he will become ...
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From titles to the national team: Does club success also make good national coaches?
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World Cup: Germany look to rediscover Teutonic tradition of tournament-stompers: While Joshua Kimmich wears the armband gently and is competent in the midfield ...
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World Cup: The German players' wives through the ages: From Brigitte Beckenbauer to Bianca Illgner to Sophia Havertz - | how the wives of the German national ...
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