The Bundesliga is preparing a well-deserved tribute to recognize the memory of Franz Beckenbauer, who died this Sunday at the age of 78, after suffering several years that wore down his nervous system. In recognition, all matches on matchday 17 of the German first division, which will be played between Friday and Sunday, will observe a minute of silence in his memory.
In addition, the players of the 18 teams participating in the competition will wear a black armband as a sign of mourning.
Bayern Munich and its tribute to the Kaiser
The day will begin this Friday, precisely with the Bayern Munichthe lifelong team of Beckenbauerreceiving Hoffenheim in the Allianz Arenaprecisely a stadium whose construction was promoted by the Kaiser, when he served as president of the club.
In fact, the roof of the stadium placed a special lighting in recognition of its honorary president, with the phrase: “Thank you Franz” (gracias Franz), as a tribute for everything he did for the most important club in all of Germany.
With the Bavarian club, Beckenbauer won three Champions Leagues and became a legend of European football, where he became the first defender to win two. Golden Balls (1972 and 1976). In addition, they were crowned three consecutive times in the European Cup from 1974 to 1976 and won four in the Bundesliga with the Bayern and one more with him Hamburg in the twilight of his career.
With the Selection, Beckenbauer He was capped 103 times for West Germany. Jug in three World Cups (1966, 1970 and 1974), becoming world champion in Germany 74′, as a player. Later, in 1990 he repeated the achievement but as technical director. He also participated in two European Championships, winning in 1972.
2024-01-12 03:30:57
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