Athletic expresses its condolences on the death of Franz Beckenbauer. The great legend of Bayern Munich and the German national team has died at the age of 78. “Dead Franz Beckenbauer, Bayern legend and world champion with Germany. Rest in peace”, read the text accompanied by an image of the player who best reflects the libero position in the draw for the captains of the Villa de Bilbao tournament played in San Mamés on August 15, 1973 with Txutxi Aranguren representing Athletic and the referee trio led by Guruceta wall.
The ‘Kaiser’ is considered one of the best defenders in history and managed to accumulate two Ballon d’Or awards in his record in 1972 and 1976. In addition, he shares with the Brazilian Mario Zagalloalso died a few days ago, and in French Didier Deschamps the honor of being one of only three people to win the World Cup first as a player and then as a coach.
Source: La Verdad
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