Franz Beckenbauer to be honored with bronze statue
The statue of legendary German soccer player "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer will be erected at the Allianz Arena in his hometown of..
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Franz Beckenbauer
German footballer (1945–2024)
Franz Anton Beckenbauer was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and is one of nine players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the European Champions Cup, and the Ballon d'Or. Beckenbauer was a versatile player who started out as a midfielder, but made his name as a central defender. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper.
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"Kaiser" Beckenbauer to be honored with bronze statue
The statue of Germany's legendary soccer player, "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer, will be erected at the Allianz Arena in his hometown..
Deutsche Welle