Bayern Munich are to light up their Allianz Arena home in honour of Franz Beckenbauer. Former West Germany captain and manager Beckenbauer died on Sunday at the age of 78, prompting tributes throughout the world of football for the man known as ‘Der Kaiser’. Beckenbauer led Bayern to three successive European Cup triumphs during his […]
Franz Beckenbauer, who led West Germany to World Cup success as a captain and manager, has died at the age of 78, his family have announced. Nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’ (The Emperor) for his commanding style on the field, Beckenbauer was widely recognised as one of the best players in the game’s history. He won the World […]
A football fan who made drunken comments about the Munich air disaster, which killed eight Manchester United players, has been banned from going to games for three years. James Blake, 42, of Wantage Avenue, North Shields, appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court to challenge a banning order application but it was imposed by the bench. […]