Franz Beckenbauer
German footballer
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| 2024 | La Gazzetta dello Sport honored Beckenbauer after his death by declaring him the 'greatest defender ever' and acknowledged him as one of the greatest players of all time. |
| 2024 | La Gazzetta dello Sport honored Beckenbauer after his death by declaring him the 'greatest defender ever' and acknowledged him as one of the greatest players of all time. |
| September 19 2024 | It was announced that the Allianz Arena's address would be changed to 'Franz Beckenbauer Platz 5' in January 2025, in recognition of his contributions to football. |
| September 19 2024 | It was announced that the Allianz Arena's address would be changed to 'Franz Beckenbauer Platz 5' in January 2025, in recognition of his contributions to football. |
| January 19 2024 | A memorial service for Franz Beckenbauer was held at Allianz Arena. |
| January 19 2024 | A memorial service for Franz Beckenbauer was held at Allianz Arena. |
| January 7 2024 | Franz Beckenbauer died at the age of 78 due to natural causes, as announced by his family. |
| January 7 2024 | Franz Beckenbauer died at the age of 78 due to natural causes, as announced by his family. |
| 2021 | FIFA closed its ethics inquiry against Beckenbauer as the statute of limitations expired. |
| 2021 | He was selected for the IFFHS All-time Men's Dream Team, acknowledging his impact on the game over the decades. |
| 2021 | FIFA closed its ethics inquiry against Beckenbauer as the statute of limitations expired. |
| 2021 | He was selected for the IFFHS All-time Men's Dream Team, acknowledging his impact on the game over the decades. |
| 2020 | Beckenbauer was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, further highlighting his remarkable football career. |
| 2020 | Beckenbauer was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, further highlighting his remarkable football career. |
| 2019 | Beckenbauer praised Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who expressed that receiving such recognition felt like being knighted by a king. |
| 2019 | Beckenbauer praised Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who expressed that receiving such recognition felt like being knighted by a king. |
| October 2019 | In October 2019, email correspondence leaked by Black Mirror Leaks revealed that Franz Beckenbauer and his adviser, Fedor Radmann, were allegedly involved in a €3 million bribery scheme related to their votes in favor of Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup. |
| October 2019 | In October 2019, email correspondence leaked by Black Mirror Leaks revealed that Franz Beckenbauer and his adviser, Fedor Radmann, were allegedly involved in a €3 million bribery scheme related to their votes in favor of Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup. |
| 2018 | Beckenbauer received an artificial hip. |
| 2018 | Following the allocation of the 2018 World Cup to Russia, it was alleged that both Beckenbauer and Radmann received an additional €1.5 million in success fees. |
| 2018 | Beckenbauer received an artificial hip. |
| 2018 | Following the allocation of the 2018 World Cup to Russia, it was alleged that both Beckenbauer and Radmann received an additional €1.5 million in success fees. |
| 2017 | Beckenbauer had a second cardiac surgery. |
| 2017 | Beckenbauer had a second cardiac surgery. |
| 2016 | Beckenbauer was included in the UEFA Euro All-time XI, recognizing his outstanding performances in European competitions. |
| 2016 | Franz Beckenbauer underwent cardiac surgery. |
| 2016 | Beckenbauer was included in the UEFA Euro All-time XI, recognizing his outstanding performances in European competitions. |
| 2016 | Franz Beckenbauer underwent cardiac surgery. |
| March 2016 | The FIFA Ethics Committee opened formal proceedings against Beckenbauer regarding the awarding of the 2006 FIFA World Cup to Germany. |
| March 2016 | The FIFA Ethics Committee opened formal proceedings against Beckenbauer regarding the awarding of the 2006 FIFA World Cup to Germany. |
| February 2016 | Beckenbauer was fined CHF 7,000 and warned by FIFA Ethics Committee for failing to cooperate with the inquiry in 2014. |
| February 2016 | Beckenbauer was fined CHF 7,000 and warned by FIFA Ethics Committee for failing to cooperate with the inquiry in 2014. |
| July 31 2015 | Stephan Beckenbauer, Franz Beckenbauer's son and a professional footballer, died from a brain tumour at the age of 46. |
| July 31 2015 | Stephan Beckenbauer, Franz Beckenbauer's son and a professional footballer, died from a brain tumour at the age of 46. |
| June 2014 | Franz Beckenbauer was banned by FIFA Ethics Committee for 90 days from any football-related activity for allegedly refusing to cooperate with an inquiry into corruption related to the allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar. |
| June 2014 | Franz Beckenbauer was banned by FIFA Ethics Committee for 90 days from any football-related activity for allegedly refusing to cooperate with an inquiry into corruption related to the allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar. |
| 2013 | Franz Beckenbauer was named in World Soccer Greatest XI of All Time, highlighting his legacy as one of the top players in football history. |
| 2013 | Franz Beckenbauer was named in World Soccer Greatest XI of All Time, highlighting his legacy as one of the top players in football history. |
| 2012 | He also received the UEFA President's Award, further acknowledging his contributions to the sport. |
| 2012 | Beckenbauer was awarded the FIFA Presidential Award, recognizing his monumental impact on football. |
| 2012 | Beckenbauer was awarded the FIFA Presidential Award, recognizing his monumental impact on football. |
| 2012 | He also received the UEFA President's Award, further acknowledging his contributions to the sport. |
| 2011 | Beckenbauer became an honorary consul of Kosovo to help promote Kosovo's campaign for membership of UEFA and FIFA. |
| 2011 | Beckenbauer became an honorary consul of Kosovo to help promote Kosovo's campaign for membership of UEFA and FIFA. |
| 2010 | Franz Beckenbauer received the Golden Foot award as a football legend, celebrating his lasting legacy in the sport. |
| 2010 | Franz Beckenbauer received the Golden Foot award as a football legend, celebrating his lasting legacy in the sport. |
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