Franz Beckenbauer

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.

Sepp Blatter Wolfgang Niersbach, head of the German FA, says payment made to FIFA was to gain "additional funding" for the 2006 World Cup.

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.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Franz Beckenbauer has received the backing of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as investigations surrounding Germany's 2006 World Cup bid intensifies.

Oliver Kahn After Franz Beckenbauer criticised Arturo Vidal, fellow Bayern Munich great Oliver Kahn acknowledged he remains unconvinced by the Chilean.

Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer sees similarities between the current Germany side and the one he guided to FIFA World Cup glory in 1990.

Pep Guardiola Honorary president Franz Beckenbauer is confident coach Pep Guardiola will sign a new contract at the Allianz Arena and stay beyond 2016. 

Marco Reus Franz Beckenbauer has reignited Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus row, claiming the forward will soon exit Signal Iduna Park.

Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer expects squad changes at Bayern Munich following their UEFA Champions humbling by Barcelona.

Franz Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer has told FIFA that he will assist with their ethics investigation into the World Cup bidding process.