Since Sven Goran Eriksson took over, England have been fantastic. Franz Beckenbauer englanderikssonfantastic Change image and share on social
For example, Michael Jordan earns $100million a year but continues to play basketball and remains a modest human being. Franz Beckenbauer 100millionbasketballcontinue Change image and share on social
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
Rugby is a different game. There is an interruption every two minutes also in American football. Our soccer is a moving game: play, play, play, move, move - you don't interrupt. Franz Beckenbauer americanfootballgame 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
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
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
It would make me a lot happier if I could meet up again next year with as many friends as possible from all over the world who I've met during my career. That's where the great opportunity lies, for me personally, in our role as World Cup host. Franz Beckenbauer careercupfriend share on social
