FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin have paid tribute to German football icon Franz Beckenbauer who died on Sunday at age 78. Infantino named Beckenbauer "a legend of ...

Legendary former German soccer player and head coach Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78. The defender known as "Der Kaiser" is generally considered as one of the best to have ever played the game. "It ...

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of 78, helped modernise soccer and came to personify Germany's post-war sporting success, captaining his country to the 1974 World Cup ...

One of the most legendary players in the history of soccer in Germany, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away on Monday. The star’s family confirmed his passing to German news agency DPA. “It is with deep ...

BERLIN — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm, has died. He was 78. Beckenbauer’s death was ...

Blending statistical excellence, iconic performances, and lasting cultural impact, these extraordinary footballers have ...

Sir Bobby Charlton, Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer remembered at The Best FIFA Football Awards. Tributes were paid to Sir Bobby Charlton, Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer at The Best FIFA ...

ZURICH (AP) Franz Beckenbauer has been fined and warned by FIFA’s ethics committee for refusing to cooperate with Michael Garcia’s investigation of World Cup bidding. [ VIDEO: Ronaldo storms out of ...

Who taught leading South Africa sports officials and politicians world-class corruption; specifically, how to buy hosting rights to the FIFA Soccer World Cup? One prime suspect is the great ...

Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's iconic figures and a rare World Cup winner as both player and coach, revolutionised the way the game is played.