We are the last remaining country to allow ourselves two breaks in the season. You just have to look at England, Italy and Spain, they play right through the season. We on the other hand take six weeks off in the winter until the end of January, and that is a luxury. Franz Beckenbauer breakcountryend share on social
The most important thing however is the money. What use would it be to us, to have a a mighty stadium but a useless team, because we couldn't afford anything better? Franz Beckenbauer affordimportantmighty Change image and share on social
The two designs are completely different. The first is totally futuristic, the second is more classical. You can of course get very excited about doing something completely out of the ordinary, just like the Olympic stadium in its time. But each to his or her own taste. Franz Beckenbauer classicalcompletelydesign share on social
In the World Cup, much depends for every team on how it develops during the tournament. There are always rising tensions. They come from within, and they come from the media. Franz Beckenbauer cupdependdevelop Change image and share on social
German football is like English football. The Germans and the English do not play like a Brazilian side. They have to improve, bring up their young players, who have character. Franz Beckenbauer brazilianbringcharacter Change image and share on social
At any rate, I can only see such a success having positive effects for everyone, particularly as our anticipation of the World cup would only increase further. Franz Beckenbauer anticipationcupeffect Change image and share on social
I kept my speeches short as captain. I focused on the key points of the opposition of the day. As coach, I was never afraid to give long speeches to the players throughout our preparations. It was important they had all the information possible. Franz Beckenbauer afraidcaptaincoach share on social
Certainly it is a different world for players nowadays. But it depends on the individual. Franz Beckenbauer dependindividualnowadays Change image and share on social
If a Middle Eastern sheikh comes to buy Bayern Munich, he could buy 49 per cent. Fifty-one per cent must stay in Germany with the club. That law came about because of the developments of international football. Franz Beckenbauer bayernbuycent share on social
Back then, a half-a-century ago, the situation was totally different. Economically, we were practically on our knees, and politically, we were still excluded from the community of nations. Today, in this respect, we have a totally different and much more stable basis. Franz Beckenbauer agobackbasis share on social