As “Bild” writes, on Sunday, January 7, 2024, one of the best defenders in the history of football died. His death was officially announced only on January 8.
“It is with deep sadness that we inform you that yesterday, Sunday, our husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Please honor his memory with silence and silence. Please refrain from asking,” the family said. Beckenbauers.
It is known that the football player had health problems in recent years. He had a heart attack, heart surgery and suffered from Parkinson's disease with dementia.
Football career
Franz Beckenbauer is rightfully considered one of the best defenders in the history of football. He won the “Golden Ball” twice. The football player received this award in 1974 and 1976. It should be noted that he is the only player in this position who received this prestigious award twice.
The legendary defender spent most of his career in 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 U.S. team in the Cosmos, with which he became the U.S. champion three times. In addition, he represented the West German national team. Beckenbauer won the World Championship in 1974 and the European Championship in 1972 with the team.
After retiring from his professional career, Beckenbauer became a successful coach. He led the German national team at the 1990 World Cup, which the German national team won.
He was also an important figure in organizing the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Beckenbauer served as chairman of the organizing committee and was instrumental in the success of the tournament.
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