Luca Toni fills Müller's Bayern shadow with goals Apr 20, 2008
He was rescued from alcoholism by the former players - former greats Franz Beckenbauer, Karl-Heinz Rumenigge and Uli Hness - who run Bayern today. They gave M. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Racing: Heart - The Soccer Exhibit - From April 4-July 6, 2008 Apr 18, 2008
Just a few examples: the original Wembley ball, the shoes and jersey worn by Franz Beckenbauer back in 1974, the jogging suit of legendary coach Ernst Happel, Wayne Rooney's shoes, a jersey that once belonged to Dino Zoff, pieces of the lawn cut from the Olympic Arena in Rome, where the 1990 World Cup finals were held, and more. Artist renderings covering the topic of soccer complement the exhibit and illustrate some of the issues raised. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Revolution's Parkhurst brainy defender Mar 28, 2008
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FIFA thumbs down for '39th game' Mar 15, 2008
"This idea for the Premier League to play a 39th round outside country does not work. "They would be playing 12 hours away west and east and 24 hours difference in the south," he said. Premier League chiefs abandoned a meeting with Blatter in the face of widespread opposition to the radical plan which would have commenced in the 2010-2011 season. Failure to gain the backing of the Football Association was a key factor but the Premier League have said they will rework their proposals. In other... (CNN -- International)
BIDWELL: Klinsi's Bayern shocker Mar 6, 2008
Even club president Franz Beckenbauer was kept in the dark as chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and general manager Uli Hoeness launched their charm offensive. Just as surprised was the media, which had rated Klinsmann as no more than an outside bet for the job, behind Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, Jos Mourinho, Guus Hiddink, Marcello Lippi and Rafa Bentez. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Kaiser insists he will tell it like it is Feb 23, 2008
BERLIN: Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer (pic) says he will continue to criticise the club, if he sees fit, in his weekly column for German tabloid Bild, even when Juergen Klinsmann takes over as coach. The German legend insists nothing will change when Klinsmann takes over in July, when current boss Ottmar Hitzfeld is set to take over the Swiss national team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nemov, Hakkinen join Laureus sports academy Feb 19, 2008
The members of the Laureus World Sports Academy includes big names like former footballer Franz Beckenbauer, ex-tennis player Boris Becker and Sebastian Coe, former Olympic champion in men's 1500 meters and now chairman of the London 2012 Olympic Games Organizing Committee. Editor: Sun Yunlong. (Xinhuanet, China)
Real Madrid hero Di Stefano to be honoured Feb 13, 2008
A statue of Di Stefano will also be unveiled at Real's training ground Valdebebas in the presence of FIFA and UEFA presidents Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, with invited guests including former players Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Charlton and Eusebio. Those who were privileged enough to see him play say that Di Stefano could be seen covering in defence, charging forward through the midfield, laying on goals for the forwards and smashing shots into the net all in the same game. (International Herald Tribune)
Charlton: Edwards would have been the best ever Feb 3, 2008
MANCHESTER, England - Take Franz Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane and Johann Cruyff and merge them into one athlete. Chances are youd end up with a soccer player like Duncan Edwards. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Klinsmann to coach Bayern Munich Jan 12, 2008
Bayern officials, including president Franz Beckenbauer and chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, had criticized Klinsmann when he was in charge of Germany. While playing for Bayern, Klinsmann won a Bundesliga title and the UEFA Cup. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Klinsmann to coach Bayern Munich next season Jan 11, 2008
Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer welcomed the appointment and denied the club were taking a risk on an inexperienced coach. "It is not a courageous decision, it is an intelligent and thought-out decision," Beckenbauer told Bild newspaper to be published Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Beckenbauer says Mourinho candidate for Bayern job under 1 condition Jan 4, 2008
Jose Mourinho would be a good choice to fill the vacant coaching job at Bayern Munich, Franz Beckenbauer said Friday. But only if he learns German. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Beckenbauer targets Mourinho as Hitzfeld successor Jan 4, 2008
Jose Mourinho's next step in management could take him to Germany after the Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer admitted he would be interested in signing the former Chelsea manager. Mourinho does not speak German, but Beckenbauer believes there is more than enough time for him to learn the language before Bayern's current coach, Ottmar Hitzfeld, leaves at the end of the season. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Coach suspends Kahn after criticizing Bayern Dec 12, 2007
Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer hinted that the reason for Kahn's punishment was his early departure from the team's Christmas party. "It's a time that brings the team together," Beckenbauer said on German television. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
To restore faded glory, England woos Fabio Capello Dec 11, 2007
Brian Barwick, the FA chief executive, and Trevor Brooking, the director of football development, have concluded a process of sounding out a wide range of soccer luminaries from Bobby Charlton to Franz Beckenbauer to advise their search for a world-class coach. The British press has pounded the back pages, mostly rooting for the self-styled Special One, Jos. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Neville setback Dec 8, 2007
FA chief executive Brian Barwick, who is leading the search for Steve McClaren's replacement, has reportedly spoken to UEFA president Michel Platini, former Germany coach Franz Beckenbauer, Wales coach John Toshack and England captain John Terry about the appointment. "They should be consulting people who have international management experience,'' League Managers' Association chief executive John Barnwell said. "They shouldn't be speaking with players, they should not be speaking with Franz... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mourinho jets in after FA talks to Capello over England post Dec 7, 2007
During the World Cup draw in South Africa, talks also took place with Franz Beckenbauer, Michel Platini, John Toshack and Roy Hodgson. Since returning from Durban the pair have spoken to Sir Bobby Charlton and three former England coaches - Sir Bobby Robson, Graham Taylor and Glenn Hoddle. (Independent)
* Ronaldo scores both goals as United beat Fulham at home Dec 5, 2007
FA chief executive Brian Barwick has been canvassing opinion from leading soccer figures both at home and abroad, including Manchester United's Scottish manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Germany great Franz Beckenbauer, as he seeks a new England coach. However officials at the governing body have been keen to stress that no one has yet been approached formally to take the job. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Agent: Mourinho would consider any FA offer Dec 4, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Mourinho happy to consider any approach for England job - Monday December 3, 2007 10:14AM. Mourinho would consider an FA pitch. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
English FA begins hunt Nov 30, 2007
Chief executive Brian Barwick spoke with UEFA president Michel Platini, former Germany coach Franz Beckenbauer, Wales coach John Toshack and England captain John Terry, Sky TV reported Thursday. Terry has publicly stated he would like to play for former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
South Africa: FIFA Merchandise Stores Open Their Doors Nov 26, 2007
According to FIFA.com, Chief Executive Officer of the Local Organising Committee Danny Jordaan and FIFA Executive Committee member Franz Beckenbauer, along with soccer legends Mark Fish and Doctor Khumalo lined up outside the store to shoot soccer balls through the entrance of the new store. On Monday, ten more shops will be opened at various Edgars stores around the country. (allAfrica.com)
* US fans were misled over David Beckham, Pele says Nov 9, 2007
"But later on we had Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto. We set up a good team.". More than 75,000 New York fans saw Pele's final match two years later, when he played the first half with the Cosmos and the second half with his former Brazilian team, Santos. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
U.S. fans misled about Beckham, Pele says Nov 8, 2007
Later on we had Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto. We set up a good team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ballack, irreplaceable driving force for hosts Germany Nov 4, 2007
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)
Beckenbauer: I cant see anyone stopping Bayern Munich Nov 3, 2007
BERLIN: Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has questioned whether anyone in the Bundesliga can stop the unbeaten run-away league leaders as Eintracht Frankfurt seek to lower their colours this weekend. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as a player in 1974 and a coach in 1990, says he struggles to see any realistic title challengers from the league's 17 other teams with his side four points clear at the top of the table. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beckenbauer says England team lack spirit Nov 1, 2007
LONDON: German World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer has added his voice to the criticism of England s struggling team, saying they were like a school side. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as a player in 1974 and again as coach of the national side in 1990, said he was shocked at the lack of spirit shown by England s players in a friendly in August. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sir Geoff Hurst: Euphoria of 1966 multiplied by 100 Nov 1, 2007
Franz Beckenbauer said this week that England could host the World Cup tomorrow and he's right. In terms of facilities we will be able to match, if not better, anyone. (Guardian Unlimited)
The Butler Did It: The gospel of Joe Misso Oct 19, 2007
"It's like the Cosmos," Misso joked, referring to the great NASL team of the '70s, which included Pele and Franz Beckenbauer. "That flavor I expected and it's been great.". (Bayside Times, NY)
Women's Soccer: Women's game has come a long way in Germany Oct 17, 2007
Franz Beckenbauer, organiser of the 2006 men's World Cup in Germany, said he hoped the country would win the right to stage the 2011 women's World Cup when FIFA pick the hosts on Oct. 30. "It would be a well-earned reward for the fantastic accomplishments of our women's team," Beckenbauer said in an interview on the DFB Web site (www. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Scathing 2010 document a fake Oct 17, 2007
"The last month has been very active for us at the LOC," said Jordaan, "but also very rewarding. We have had an assortment of visitors extending from the Fifa Inspection team to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Franz Beckenbauer and everyone came to the same conclusion that we are doing very well.". Sapa. (iAfrica.com)
Beckenbauer thinks Germany ready to take European title Oct 15, 2007
It's the best team on the continent and should win its fourth title next year, according to German great Franz Beckenbauer. "The German team is at the moment the best and the steadiest team in Europe," Beckenbauer said in an interview posted Monday on the Web site of the German soccer federation DFB.. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Soccer: The game goes on, far away from Utopia Oct 11, 2007
Michel Platini and Franz Beckenbauer, great performers of yesteryear, are on that committee. But their countries, France and Germany, struggle like so many others with the vexations of trying to concentrate the bodies and minds of young men whose millions are paid by clubs but whose ultimate acclaim requires them to perform at international tournaments. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Dunga to leave mark on Maracana's Walk of Fame Oct 10, 2007
According to Paes, who is also the president of the entity that runs Rio's stadiums, the ceremony could also be held on the day of the match, but it is likely that Dunga leaves his mark on the Walk of Fame, which relies on the footprints of legendary players like Pele and Franz Beckenbauer, on Oct. 16, when the team will be practicing at the stadium. Dunga, whose real name is Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, played three FIFA World Cups (1990, 1994 and 1998) as a midfielder for the national team. (Xinhuanet, China)
Blatter wants a new quota for foreign players Oct 6, 2007
And where there is a will, there is a way,'' Blatter said, adding he had the support from Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. From a mostly local game a dozen years ago, soccer in Europe has become totally multinational, with some clubs sometimes fielding not a single national player in big games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Blatter wants new quota on foreign players despite Bosman ruling Oct 5, 2007
"First we have to express a will. And where there is a will, there is a way," Blatter said, adding he had the support from Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. From a mostly local game a dozen years ago, soccer in Europe has become totally multinational, with some clubs sometimes fielding not a single national player in big games. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bayern blast FIFA Sep 23, 2007
MUNICH: Bayern Munich bosses Ottmar Hitzfeld, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Franz Beckenbauer have slammed FIFA for the amount of time international players are away with their countries. Bayern s powerful trio are unhappy about losing top players to the German side and other national teams for lengthy periods. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ready for Cup Sep 5, 2007
He started his pro career with Tulsa before being traded in 1979 to the New York Cosmos, a team that featured icons Franz Beckenbauer, Carlos Alberto and Giorgio Chinaglia. Ryan coached women's teams at the NCAA Division I level at Colorado College, SMU and Wisconsin, leading the Badgers to 108-32-12 record and five NCAA tournament appearances. (USA Today -- Sports)
Soccer: Beckham alights on Planet Earth Aug 20, 2007
or Franz Beckenbauer, true greats of the game, took on. They played out their final years in New York with the Cosmos 30 years ago. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Record crowd flocks to see Beckham Aug 20, 2007
David Beckham brought back memories of Pele and Franz Beckenbauer, reviving soccer in the New York area for a night. Playing before a record crowd of 66,237, Beckham made his first Major League Soccer start and set up a pair of goals in the first eight minutes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Becks enjoys his first bite of the Big Apple Aug 19, 2007
" The United States, especially New York, has fallen in love with soccer before Beckham. In the 1970s, New York Cosmos signed Pele and German legend Franz Beckenbauer. But the league crashed and burned and the city, and the country, moved on. Beckham, and Major League Soccer, are not planning for a repeat. "I hope this attention will have staying power," Beckham said. "The attention we've got is not just from the sports world and it's not a bad thing to have the celebrity side of things. It... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Record crowd sees Red Bulls top Galaxy 5-4 Aug 19, 2007
Bringing back memories of the days Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Giorgio Chinaglia brought excitement to soccer in the United States more than 25 years ago, Beckham drew 66,237 and helped set up three goals as Los Angeles lost a wild one, 5-4 to New York on Saturday night. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
Beckham sets up 3 goals and draws 66,000 for first MLS start as Galaxy lose 5-4 to Red Bulls Aug 19, 2007
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: David Beckham brought back memories of Pele and Franz Beckenbauer, reviving soccer in the New York area for a night. Playing before a record crowd of 66,237, Beckham made his first Major League Soccer start and set up a pair of goals in the first eight minutes. (International Herald Tribune)
The Kaiser Speaks Aug 10, 2007
Franz Beckenbauer now has roles with nearly a dozen organizations, including FIFA, Bayern Munich and Red Bull New York ... Former German national-team hero Franz Beckenbauer is a World Cup winner both as a player (1974) and a coach (1990). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Is MLS the best? Jul 31, 2007
Hoefl served as executive assistant to Franz Beckenbauer during Beckenbauer's term as 2006 World Cup organizing committee president. Red Bulls spokesman Brian Tsao said deGrandpre has not been re-assigned or demoted. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Beckenbauer backs England for '18 Cup bid Jul 30, 2007
LONDON (Reuters) -- FIFA member Franz Beckenbauer believes the 2018 World Cup should be held in Europe and that England is the best candidate to host the finals. Beckenbauer, a member of FIFA's 24-strong executive committee, which decides the World Cup hosts, said the quality of England's league and stadia made the country the favourites. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
England given confidence vote to bid for 2018 World Cup Jul 30, 2007
LONDON, July 29 (Xinhua) -- England received a confidence vote on Sunday from Franz Beckenbauer, chairman of the 2006 World Cup's organizing committee, who believes England is the best candidate to host the 2018 finals. "In my opinion there is only one very serious candidate and it is England," said the German, a member of FIFA's 24-man executive committee, which decides the World Cup hosts. (Xinhuanet, China)
The late, great George Best played for three NASL teams in the 1970s. What was the legacy he left on American soccer? Jul 28, 2007
In the process, he played alongside and against some of the greatest players of all time, such as Pel, George Best, Gordon Banks, Carlos Alberto, Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Mller. Now a youth coach at Manchester United, Whelan is also perfectly placed to offer a fascinating insight into the world's most famous club and the development of players within it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The men who fell to earth Jul 23, 2007
This Asia Cup nonsense is an underclass of football for wheelers and dealers and fat businessmen who wanna have their willies catered for while pretending to be Franz Beckenbauer. by RJ on July 22, 2007 at 03:18 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lend a hand, football legends Jul 22, 2007
The likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Michel Platini have shown us that in their countries. We have our own legends, too. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
ESPN blows out coverage of Becks Jul 22, 2007
Naturally, you expected some hype but the moment occasionally got the better of the hosts, especially Stone who declared that "there is no debating that he is one of the greatest soccer players ever." Well, one might debate that Pele, Diego Maradona, Johann Cruyff, Zinedine Zidane, Franz Beckenbauer, Ronaldo, Lev Yashin, Carlos Alberto, Marco Van Basten, Paolo Maldini, Michel Platini, Roberto Baggio, Alfredo Di Stefano, Ference Puskas, Gordon Banks, Eric Cantona, Michel Platini, Juergen... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Opinion: Beckham worth the fuss, even if it's soccer Jul 15, 2007
Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff may have excited fans, but there was nothing to grab onto beyond them. Pele sort of started on page 1, soccer historian Colin Jose said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Beckham's new world Jul 15, 2007
German star Franz Beckenbauer, who also played in the league, said things have changed since then. Beckenbauer said that when he played, announcers had to explain the rules over the public address system. (CNN -- World)
Smooth transition Jul 14, 2007
"The passion those players had, how much of themselves they invested. When I walked in that first day and saw Franz Beckenbauer, Carlos Alberto , and Giorgio Chinaglia I said, OK, this is a different world.". Ryan was a bit player on the Cosmos, who showcased their big international names. (Boston Globe)
Man on a mission in danger of finding an impossible task Jul 14, 2007
Years ago, Pel;, George Best, Franz Beckenbauer were all here and it didn t work, but the league is a lot more stable now, Beckham said. Back then, people pumped money into just one team [the Cosmos. (Times Online)
Becks' brand of soccer glitz set to make splash across the pond Jul 13, 2007
For a time, that league was fueled by an array of foreign stars, including Brazil's Pele and Germany's Franz Beckenbauer. Garber says it's time for the 13-team MLS to grow, specifically by three franchises by 2010. (USA Today -- Sports)
Beckham wants to make Galaxy debut in match against Chelsea Jul 6, 2007
He is the biggest name to move to the US since soccer greats Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff played here in the 1970s and early eighties. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Botched records - so Century Club eludes Fandi Jun 28, 2007
The list released in March included defenders Aide Iskandar and S Subramani among a group of 137 elite footballers, including Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Charlton and Paolo Maldini. But apart from Fandi, former Singapore greats Samad Allapitchay, Lee and Malek Awab were missing from the list even though all were inducted as centurions by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in a glitzy ceremony in 2000. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Botched Records Keep Fandi Out Jun 28, 2007
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Former Germany manager Derwall dies at 80 Jun 27, 2007
His successor was Franz Beckenbauer. Derwall had a record of 45 wins, 11 losses and 11 defeats as Germany's coach. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
He came, he saw, he conquered - and Tim Cahill's still taking onthe world Jun 9, 2007
TWELVE months ago today, Franz Beckenbauer and something called GoLeo VI opened the 2006 World Cup in Germany. By the tournament's conclusion, the world had been captivated by Zinedine Zidane's "Marseilles kiss", the unmistakable resemblance of England's football team to its cricket team and Italy's eventual victory over France in the final. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Loew and McClaren take different routes on road to Euro 2008 May 30, 2007
But the defeat to Denmark was his first defeat in eight games, a run which earned praise from Franz Beckenbauer a World Cup winner with Germany as both player and coach. I dare to state it, said Beckenbauer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hargreaves joining Man U, says Beckenbauer May 21, 2007
BERLIN: Bayern Munich have reached a transfer agreement with Manchester United for England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer said yesterday. Owen is leaving. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pele says Beckhams U.S. arrival like his own May 17, 2007
Germanys Franz Beckenbauer and Brazilian Carlos Alberto turned the Cosmos into the Yankees of professional soccer. The game took off, the Cosmos drawing a sellout crowd of nearly 78,000 to the new Giants Stadium in August 1977. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Galaxy aim for the stars May 17, 2007
Leiweke said professional soccer in the US was built on much sounder basis than when the likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff and George Best came to the US in the 1970s and early 1980s. He believes the signing of Beckham and other big names will help the Galaxy match some of the richest clubs in the world. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bayern set to splurge for next season May 16, 2007
The board presented the players we need to get and we are all of the opinion that its the right way to go and make Bayern successful, chairman Franz Beckenbauer said. Bayern will finish the season without a trophy, after sweeping the domestic double the previous two seasons. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
