Van Gaal gets slammed by Bayern Munich chiefs Nov 20, 2009
In a joint interview published Thursday in the mass-circulation newspaper Bild, Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer and general manager Uli Hoeness both gave the Dutch coach some blunt advice. "Louis van Gaal thinks he can take care of everything himself," Hoeness said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
FIFA bans Maradona for 2 months for media rant Nov 16, 2009
Maradona will seek to become the third man, after Brazil's Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer of West Germany, to play for and then coach a World Cup winner. Inspired by Maradona as captain, Argentina lifted the trophy in 1986 and lost the 1990 final to Beckenbauer's side. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Blow the whistle on union's scoring Nov 14, 2009
Germany's Lothar Matthaus: ''This may sound a little cocky but after Franz Beckenbauer I am the second-most famous German soccer personality around the world. Germany should be ashamed of the way it treats such an idol. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Germany get extra motivation to reach World Cup Nov 12, 2009
With 212 days before the World Cup starts, Franz Beckenbauer, who captained Germany to the 1974 title and then coached the team to 1990 success in Italy, said the shirt will count for nothing if the Germans come home early. You must win the games, otherwise the best looking shirt is of no use to you, said Bayern Munich president Beckenbauer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bayern imploding after setbacks Nov 9, 2009
The turmoil comes shortly before a Nov. 27 club members conference that is scheduled to install Hoeness as president to replace Franz Beckenbauer, who moves on to become supervisory board chairman. What was supposed to be a smooth transition could become an unpleasant affair if the notoriously loud club members start asking uncomfortable questions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The Maradona drama will roll on - Argentina qualify for cup Oct 16, 2009
Brazil's Mario Zagallo (1958, '62 as player; 1970 as coach) and Germany's Franz Beckenbauer (1974 as player; 1990 as coach) are the only men who have achieved the feat. Each was an extraordinary accomplishment, but they would both pale beside Maradona's fascinating story should Argentina lift the trophy in Johannesburg on July 11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
World Cup to miss Giggs show again Oct 3, 2009
In that sense, Giggs does not compare with true greats like Pele, Diego Maradona, Johann Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer. But then Giggs isnt the only non-Englishman deprived of parading his sublime skills on the world stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Winter Doubleheader Sep 11, 2009
Former German great Franz Beckenbauer has said, "The players like it. You can only play a fast game like this in the cool or cold weather.". The big issue isn't weather. (Time.com)
Van Gaal faces same woes as Klinsmann Aug 26, 2009
Franz Beckenbauer, the hugely influential club president who led his club and country to major titles as a player and a coach, is already speaking out although he denied that Bayern were uncoachable. No. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AIFF should be tough with I-League clubs: Bhutia Aug 25, 2009
"A pity, our coaches have a mental block. They feel that they have played lot of matches for India so they don't need a coaching license. Coaching is now not what it used to be 20 or 30 years ago. It has become modern and AFC is not stupid to introduce licensing system, and for that matter, Franz Beckenbauer was not a fool to get a license," he said. On India's chances in the 2011 Asian Cup, Bhaichung said: "It will be a big challenge for us. I know it will be tough but don't expect us to play... (India Times, India)
Happy To Be Blue Aug 21, 2009
This is also because David Beckham came here, and he's popular and meant a lot for football in the U.S. There were big players like Pel and Franz Beckenbauer who came here before, but Beckham did a fantastic job here. So it's nice. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ribery: I'm staying at Bayern Munich this season Aug 18, 2009
Recently, Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer apologized for making comments that appeared to question Ribery's commitment. Beckenbauer had said of Ribery that "he's a Frenchman; Munich is all the same to him.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* BUNDES LIGA: Magath looks to work his magic on Schalke Aug 7, 2009
Club president and German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer is in no doubt about the quality of the present squad. This is the best ever Bayern side, The Kaiser proudly declared. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pompey excites Mokoena Aug 5, 2009
" The South African FA and government have spent 8.4 billion pounds building five new stadiums and improving the five other venues since being announced as host nation in 2004. But question marks have been raised about the country's ability to stage the world's most famous tournament. There were even rumours they would be axed as hosts after FIFA executives including Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer expressed concern over the planning, organisation and pace of South Africa's preparations.... (iAfrica.com)
Franck to miss Bayerns first game Aug 3, 2009
Outspoken Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer blasted Ribery for, in his view, being more interested in his own career than the club and suggested that the player could still be sold for ;94mil. Of course we would expect the market price, and if Cristiano Ronaldo is worth ;94mil, then Ribery is worth a comparable sum. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
IOC opens bidding for 2018 Winter Games host Aug 1, 2009
Its board of trustees steering the bid includes two-time Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt and soccer star Franz Beckenbauer, who helped bring the 2006 World Cup to Germany. The IOC said Friday that national Olympic bodies must formally propose their candidate by Oct. 15. (News & Observer -- Sports)
> Sport's great comebacks Jul 31, 2009
Six months later, he was coaxed out of retirement by the New York Cosmos and won the now defunct North American title alongside such fellow greats as Franz Beckenbauer. Dara Torres. (iAfrica.com)
Germany go ga-ga over legend Schumachers return Jul 31, 2009
Schumacher is adored by millions in Germany, his popularity at least on par with the likes of retired tennis player Steffi Graf and soccer great Franz Beckenbauer. Schumacher steps on the gas again, said the Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beckenbauer wants a stop to Ribery price-fight Jul 31, 2009
Earlier in the day, club president Franz Beckenbauer had set the ball rolling yet again over the Frenchman s future in Munich, saying Ribery s value was around ;94mil. Beckenbauer also questioned the 26-year-old s commitment to the German club and demanded an end to the speculation over his future with the start of the new season only a week away. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bayern defend Ribery from Beckenbauer attack Jul 29, 2009
BERLIN: Bayern Munich on Monday defended winger Franck Ribery following an attack by German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, who claimed that the Frenchman was not committed to the club ... The statement ended: We would, though, be very happy if Franz Beckenbauer, in his role as a member of the FIFA executive, would take care that Article 17, which greatly burdens the whole of professional football, be abolished and therefore more contract stability for all clubs worldwide is provided. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brazil captain Lcio set to leave Bayern for Inter Jul 17, 2009
Club president Massimo Moratti said on Inter's Web site that "it is not official yet.'' He did not elaborate. Lucio said during the Confederations Cup that he wanted to play a few more years in Europe but was unsure whether he would remain with Bayern Munich following reported criticism from new coach Louis Van Gaal. Club president Franz Beckenbauer said that was based on "misunderstandings'' and argued that Bayern should keep Lucio, but speculation persisted. Lucio joined Bayern in 2004 from... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Figure skater Witt to lead '18 Munich Olympic bid Jul 10, 2009
The board includes soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, who brought the 2006 World Cup to Germany, and former Olympic skiing champion Rosi Mittermaier. Witt, a former East German, won gold in Calgary in 1988 and in Sarajevo four years earlier. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Ballack, irreplaceable driving force for hosts Germany Jul 5, 2009
His outstanding endeavors were recognized with his third successive player of the year award, leaving the midfielder just one behind the 'Kaiser' Franz Beckenbauer, who earned the accolade on four occasions. Although he is nominally a defensive midfielder, Ballack had 43 goals in 105 Bundesliga games for Bayern and 30 goals in 63 games for Germany. (Xinhuanet, China -- Sports)
Exciting tourney whets appetite for W-Cup Jun 30, 2009
Although the opening match between hosts South Africa and Iraq got the tournament off to a slow start with a 0-0 draw, the hosts did enough to impress the likes of Franz Beckenbauer that if they found a decent striker they could do well next year. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup with West Germany as a player in 1974 and coach in 1990, said they could be among the favourites after playing well to hold Brazil for 88 minutes in the semi-final before eventually losing 1-0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Veh tabbed as new coach of champ Wolfsburg May 25, 2009
"Wolfsburg was the first team to play with consistency and they were very strong at home. They won the title at home," said Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer, whose team lost 5-1 in Wolfsburg. Werder offered little resistance in the final game three days after losing the UEFA Cup final in extra time to Shakhtar Donetsk in Istanbul although it was the only team to win in Wolfsburg this year, 5-2, albeit in the German Cup quarterfinals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Klinsmann left to ponder future Apr 28, 2009
Bayern also was heavily beaten by Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, going down 4-0 before halftime of the first leg in a performance that club president Franz Beckenbauer described as the worst he had seen from Bayern. The team went out of the competition and then began to slip in the league. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Seattle's Best Apr 28, 2009
I said at my introductory press conference, I would love to be to this franchise what Franz Beckenbauer is at Bayern Munich, to go into coaching and into the back room and then still be here 30 years later. More Soccer Latest Soccer News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bayern Munich fires Juergen Klinsmann Apr 28, 2009
"And in the last few weeks since Christmas, with a few exceptions, that simply was not what we expected.''Speculation over Klinsmann's future soared after Bayern lost at Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals earlier this month, a limp performance club president Franz Beckenbauer described as the worst he had seen from Bayern.Barcelona won 5-1 on aggregate, leaving the Bundesliga title as the team's only chance of silverware this season."Of course, I am very... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Bayern hold Barcelona to restore pride Apr 16, 2009
REDEMPTION: Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer said the draw at the Allianz Arena had gone some way to making up for a 4-0 drubbing in Barcelona AFP, MUNICH, GERMANY Thursday, Apr 16, 2009, Page 18 ... Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer X who was scathing after the first-leg debacle X said the Germans had gone some way to redemption. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Barcelona stroll into Champions semifinals Apr 15, 2009
And Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer -- who was scathing after the first-leg debacle -- said the Germans had gone some way to redemption. "I think the team has rehabilitated itself, although Barcelona's equalising goal was needlessly conceded", said Beckenbauer. (CNN -- International)
Bayern out of Champions League Apr 15, 2009
"I think the team has rehabilitated itself, although Barcelona's equalizing goal was needlessly conceded," said Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer, who slapped his team after the first-leg debacle. "We were much better in the personal duels, things were a bit more normal, and we played the way you need to against such a good team," said Germany defender Philipp Lahm. (Xinhuanet, China)
Klinsmann on way out? Apr 11, 2009
Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer described the first half of the match in Barcelona, when Bayern conceded all four goals, as "the most dreadful I'd ever seen from Bayern - a catastrophe.''Beckenbauer, who writes columns for Bild, had said before the match that Bayern officials would get together after the season and "discuss consequences, if necessary. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Klinsmann future with Bayern looks to be cloudy Apr 10, 2009
"Klinsi, that was it!'' read the headline of the front page of Munich's Abendzeitung, while Bild said, "Klinsi will shortly be ousted,'' and Berlin Kurier's described the match as: "A first-class burial, a total dismantling, an outclassing, a declaration of bankruptcy.'' Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer described the first half of the match in Barcelona, when Bayern conceded all four goals, as "the most dreadful I'd ever seen from Bayern - a catastrophe. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Women look ahead to new pro soccer league Feb 24, 2009
"Soccer leagues, men's and women's, indoor and outdoor have come and gone.They include, most famously, the North American Soccer League which spent millions on aging icons like Pele and Franz Beckenbauer to grab a brief share of the U.S. sporting spotlight before fading away after 16 years in 1984.NICHE FOUNDBorn out of the hugely successful 1999 women's World Cup, when over 90,000 spectators filled the Rose Bowl to watch the final between U.S. and China, WUSA looked to have found a niche.The... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bayern no longer favorites, claims Beckenbauer Feb 17, 2009
FRANKFURT (AP) -Bayern Munich is no longer the favorite for the Bundesliga title after losing two of its last three games, according to club chairman Franz Beckenbauer. Hertha Berlin is the new leader after beating Bayern 2-1 on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
