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Two Years On, Bayern and Peers Honor Franz Beckenbauer's Legacy

Fresh tributes on the second anniversary underscore the enduring reach of the 'Kaiser'.

Overview

  • Bastian Schweinsteiger marked the date by sharing the official memorial post on Instagram with the caption "Unvergessen."
  • FC Bayern published an archival championship photo and hung an XXL No. 5 jersey inside the Allianz Arena.
  • Former manager Marcus Höfl offered personal recollections of Beckenbauer, highlighting an emotional moment from the 2006 World Cup in Berlin.
  • Beckenbauer died on January 7, 2024 at age 78 after prolonged health problems.
  • He uniquely won the World Cup as a player in 1974 and as Germany’s coach in 1990, starred for Bayern with later stints at Hamburger SV and New York Cosmos, and later served as Bayern president.