FC Bayern Announces Beckenbauer Cup to Honor Late Football Legend

The tournament, part of Bayern's 125th anniversary celebrations, will feature international football legends and support the Franz-Beckenbauer Foundation.

• The Beckenbauer Cup, a one-time legends' tournament, will take place on March 17, 2025, at Munich's SAP Garden.
• The event commemorates Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 78.
• Teams from FC Bayern, Real Madrid, AC Milan Glorie, Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart, and another yet-to-be-announced international team will compete.
• Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Franz-Beckenbauer Foundation, which aids individuals with disabilities and those in need.
• Former Bayern captain Philipp Lahm will debut as coach of the Bayern legends, expressing pride in honoring Beckenbauer's legacy.

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