Franz Beckenbauer
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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, know when five legendary football players hung up their boots
Football | Nov 06, 2025, 11:09 PM ISTCristiano Ronaldo, 40, hints at retirement, weighing his future post-World Cup 2026. Legends Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Beckenbauer, and Bobby Charlton all retired in their 30s, highlighting Ronaldo’s longevity at the top of football.
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German football legend and World Cup hero Franz Beckenbauer dies at 78
Football | Jan 08, 2024, 11:16 PM ISTOne of the three men to win FIFA World Cup as captain and a coach, the German football legend Franz Beckenbauer died aged 78 in his sleep. Beckenbauer, who started as a midfielder, made his name as a forward and won several club titles with Bayern Munich.
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EPL money can't buy Ronaldo, Messi, Muller: Franz Beckenbauer
Football | Sep 16, 2015, 06:51 PM ISTMunich: Legendary German footballer and honorary president of giants Bayern Munich Franz Beckenbauer has said despite the economic power of the English Premier League, English money could not sign the best, which means they cannot
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Lionel Messi is God-like: Franz Beckenbauer
Football | Apr 28, 2015, 05:36 PM ISTBarcelona: German football legend Franz Beckenbauer on Tuesday labelled Barcelona star Lionel Messi as "God-like" and believes the Spanish team's hope of success this season rests on his shoulders.The 27-year-old has recovered from a disappointing
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FIFA World Cup: Germany draws parallels to 1990 winning team
Football | Jul 03, 2014, 10:44 AM ISTPORTO SEGURO, Brazil : Facing criticism at home for failing to find the beautiful game, Germany is drawing parallels to its 1990 World Cup campaign, when it won the last of its three titles. Under