RIP
https://news.sky.com/story/franz-bec...ed-78-13044240
Yes, just seen that
Terrific player. Saw him at Hillsborough in the World Cup
West Germany 5 Switzerland 0 if memory serves me correctly
True footballer legend.
God Bless
R.I.P. " Der Kaiser " - German Legend Franz Beckenbauer Passes Away Aged 78 years.
Franz Beckenbauer has sadly passed away aged 78 years, yesterday 7th January 2024
Won the World Cup has a player in 1974
Won the World Cup has the German Manager in 1990
I had the honour of seeing him play live twice in the World Cup, with my Father in 1966.
Hillsborough
West Germany 5-0 Switzerland - Beckenbaur scored 2 goals
West Germany 4-0 Uruguay - Quarter final Beckenbaur scored 1 goal.
R.I.P. " Der Kaiser ".
Sorry Nardendee
I was doing my thread as you posted.
Yes Grist 5-0 to West Germany, I was there with my Father, plus we went to the quarter-final against Uruguay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grist_To_The_Mill
A very sad loss a wonderful footballer and gentleman
Legend is an overused word nowadays but in this case not an absolutely fabulous player and didn’t do too bad as a manager!
As a kid i classed him with Cruyff and Pele as legends now sadly all gone
Majority of today’s so called stars couldn’t lace his boots
RIP
Tremendous footballer - great in defence but could also bring the ball forward and pass as well - one of the first ‘complete’ centre backs I recall seeing - think Bobby Moore was similar in that respectQuote:
Originally Posted by uttis
An immense professional player of the highest order. 1974 was a very memorable year and he was probably one of the top five players in the World at the time. Thing is, his kind of position on the pitch didn't mean he always got the better media recognition.
The man put himself on the World map of players throughout his career and truly deserved the accolades he eventually and rightly received.
RIP Sir, you were a legend.