- Exploring the distinctive professional journey of the "Emperor" through visuals.
Franz Beckenbauer had an extraordinary football journey. Starting from his roots in Munich-Giesing, moving on to Bayern Munich, victory in the World Cup as a player in 1974 and as a coach in 1990, and being a critical figure in Germany's 2006 summer fairy tale, the Germans have generally overlooked his indiscretions.
However, the most recent World Cup hosted by Germany has cast a cloud over his legacy. The precise conditions under which it was granted have never been fully explained.
Witness the Video: Franz Beckenbauer's Demise Causes Shock and Awe.
Regardless, Beckenbauer will always be the initial global football megastar of the Federal Republic, who shared the field with the renowned Pelé at the New York Cosmos and considered him a pal until his demise in 2022.
Beckenbauer's health was failing, preventing him from attending Pelé's funeral in Brazil. Now, "the Kaiser" has joined Pelé - leaving behind a significant fragment of sports history.
Gaze upon the Image Gallery Above: Milestones in Franz Beckenbauer's Sporting Career.
Despite his controversies, FC Bayern Munich honored Bezckenbauer's significant contributions to the club by retiring his number 5 jersey. FC Bayern Munich, the team where Beckenbauer spent a significant part of his career, is still deeply indebted to his talents and leadership.
