Franz Beckenbauer
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DFB launches investigation into World Cup bribery claims
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Sepp Blatter Following allegations of bribery surrounding World Cup 2006, the German Football Association has announced an internal investigation.

Beckenbauer makes goal-line technology plea
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer wants goal-line technology introduced in the Bundesliga after Hoffenheim were controversially denied a goal on Saturday.

Koch points finger at Beckenbauer over World Cup claim
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Franz Beckenbauer Acting DFB president Rainer Koch has demanded answers from Franz Beckenbauer surrounding a contract ahead of the 2006 World Cup vote.

How do you judge the best player of all time? FourFourTwo's writers make their picks
By Alex Reid published
FFT 100 Greatest What’s your process for judging the best players that football has ever seen? Here’s some alternative takes on the all-time greatest

Niersbach explains FIFA payment during World Cup bid
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Sepp Blatter Wolfgang Niersbach, head of the German FA, says payment made to FIFA was to gain "additional funding" for the 2006 World Cup.

Bayern on another level, says Beckenbauer
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer described Bayern Munich as being on "another footballing level" after they cruised into the FIFA World Club Cup final.

Beckenbauer: It's a shame Guardiola is leaving Bayern
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Pep Guardiola Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer believes Carlo Ancelotti has the quality to succeed Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.
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