2024-01-18 04:13:00
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Paul Breitner, visibly moved, said goodbye to his long-time friend Franz Beckenbauer at the world footballer election. Two other legends were also recognized.
London – Of course, Franz Beckenbauer was also a topic at this year’s FIFA World Footballer Election. In addition to Bobby Charlton and Mario Zagallo, the “Kaiser” was also honored at the gala, where, to the astonishment of many, Lionel Messi was once once more honored as a world footballer.
Breitner finds emotional words regarding Beckenbauer at the world footballer gala
Beckenbauer’s long-time companion and former teammate Paul Breitner paid emotional tribute to the “lighting figure” at the event in London. “Franz was by far the best and most important player in the history of German football following 1954, when Germany won the World Cup for the first time,” said Breitner, visibly moved.
Breitner and Beckenbauer have had a long-standing friendship. In a recently published tzIn the interview, the 72-year-old recalled that Beckenbauer had a “significant influence on his life’s path” and that he never “said or did anything as an alibi.” Both played together at FC Bayern for four years and won the 1972 European Championship and the 1974 World Cup together in their own country.
Paul Breitner said goodbye to Franz Beckenbauer at the world footballer election with touching words. © IMAGO/Dan Weir
Breitner on Beckenbauer: “It’s a great honor to play alongside him”
“In his private life, Franz was an extraordinary person. After retiring from his career, he worked almost every day for more than 40 years to help poor and disadvantaged people. “Finally, I would like to express what a great joy and great honor it was to play alongside him and to be able to call him a friend,” Breitner continued at the FIFA gala.
Even before Breitner stepped up to the microphone to honor Beckenbauer, the English football icon Charlton was bid farewell by Louis Saha and the Brazilian legend by Ronaldo. Charlton died in October last year at the age of 86, Zagallo was 92 years old and died just two days before the “Emperor” on January 5, 2024.
Big memorial ceremony on Friday in the Allianz Arena
In honor of Beckenbauer, FC Bayern is holding a large-scale memorial ceremony in the Allianz Arena next Friday (January 19th). In addition to friends and companions, fans can also say goodbye to the “Kaiser” there. The memorial service will also be broadcast live on TV. (where)
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