Bayern Munich is preparing to hold a big ceremony on January 19 in honor of German Franz Beckenbauer, a world football legend who died on Sunday at the age of 78.
The dedication will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the club said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Friends and comrades from national and international sport, from the world of culture and politics, as well as, in general, fans and the extended football family” are invited to the Kaiser’s farewell, which will begin at 15:00 local time, the statement said. Munich club.
“Kaiser”, as he became known by his respectful nickname, won the world title with Germany as a player in 1974 and as a coach in 1990. This feat was also achieved by Mario Zagallo (who passed away on Friday). ), from Brazil and Didier Deschamps from France.
A former defender and midfielder, he won the Ballon d’Or in 1972 and 1976 and won three European Cups with Bayern Munich, the club he managed from 1994 to 2009.
In addition to leading the team, he also coached French side Marseille and Bayern Munich, leading the Munich team to Bundesliga triumph in the 1993/94 season.
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