Franz Beckenbauer
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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
Schweinsteiger better off away from Manchester - Beckenbauer
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Bastian Schweinsteiger Bastian Schweinsteiger looks happier with Germany's national team than at his club side Manchester United, according to Franz Beckenbauer.
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 denies 2006 World Cup bribery allegations
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Franz Beckenbauer Former Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer has denied reports he was aware of a slush fund allegedly used to secure the World Cup in 2006.
The Best Footballers in the World… in 1966. Who comes top?
By Paul Simpson last updated
FFT100 Had FourFourTwo been around (presumably under a different name) 50 years ago, who would have been in the FFT100? FFT’s launch editor Paul Simpson wonders...
Beckenbauer hit by fresh allegations over Malta payment
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer was involved in a payment to the Maltese FA ahead of its vote for Germany's 2006 World Cup bid, according to reports.
Beckenbauer slammed by German FA chief
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Franz Beckenbauer Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer led a World Cup organising committee that suffered from "no transparency" according to Reinhard Grindel.
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