Legendary footballer Franz Beckenbauer has passed away. He was 78 years old.
As “Bild” writes, on Sunday, January 7, 2024, one of the greatest defenders in the history of football died. His death was not officially announced until January 8.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you that yesterday, on Sunday, our husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. We ask that you honor his memory in silence and silence. We ask you to refrain from all questions,” the family said. Beckenbauers.
It is known that the footballer has had health problems in recent years. He suffered a heart attack, heart surgery and suffered from Parkinson’s disease with dementia.
Football career
Franz Beckenbauer is rightly regarded as one of the best defenders in the history of football. He won the “Golden Ball” twice. The footballer received this award in 1974 and 1976. It is worth noting that he is the only player in this position who received this prestigious award twice.
The legendary defender spent most of his career at Bayern Munich. With him he won three West German Championships, three European Cups, as well as the Cup Winners’ Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.
Beckenbauer also played for the American Cosmos, with which he became American champion three times. He also represented the West German national team. Beckenbauer won the world championship with the team in 1974 and the European championship in 1972.
After retiring from his professional career, Beckenbauer became a successful coach. He managed the German national team at the 1990 World Cup, which the German team won.
He was also an important figure in the organization of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Beckenbauer was chairman of the organizing committee and played a key role in the success of the tournament.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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