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Franz Beckenbauer tells Bastian Schweinsteiger to reject Manchester United
Bastian Schweinsteiger should stay with Bayern Munich and reject a move to Manchester United, says Franz Beckenbauer,Jun 19, 04:30
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Jurgen Klopp will join Napoli'
Franz Beckenbauer tips Jurgen Klopp to become Napoli's next manager in the summer.May 31, 18:57
Matthias Sammer: 'Bayern Munich will support Mario Gotze'
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer insists that the club are fully behind Mario Gotze.May 14, 02:07
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Lionel Messi the difference'
Lionel Messi is the only difference between Bayern Munich and Barcelona, according to the German club's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer.May 12, 19:06
Franz Beckenbauer laments Bayern Munich transfer business
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer laments the lack of firepower in the side after their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.May 10, 15:21
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Jurgen Klopp would fit in well at Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer backs Jurgen Klopp to replace Pep Guardiola should the Spaniard leave the club this summer, claiming he is "definitely" an option.Apr 27, 09:48
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Pep Guardiola is no failure'
Franz Beckenbauer says that it is too hasty to think that Pep Guardiola has failed as Bayern Munich manager.Apr 21, 10:16
Franz Beckenbauer eager for Jurgen Klopp to stay in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer admits that he would like to see Jurgen Klopp reject a move abroad in favour of staying in the Bundesliga.Apr 18, 13:36
Franz Beckenbauer frustrated by "black night" for Bayern Munich
Franz Beckenbauer admits that it was a "black night" for Bayern Munich as they slipped to a 3-1 loss to Porto in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final.Apr 16, 01:07
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Mats Hummels is at best age to move to England'
Franz Beckenbauer believes that 26-year-old Manchester United target Mats Hummels is at the "best age" to leave Borussia Dortmund and move to England.Apr 6, 07:57
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Sami Khedira is not the same player'
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has claimed that injuries have robbed Sami Khedira of the qualities that made him a top player.Mar 17, 10:11
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Franck Ribery, Jerome Boateng hurting Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer believes that Franck Ribery and Jerome Boateng must be more disciplined on the field.Mar 16, 11:22
Arsenal, Liverpool 'vying for Xherdan Shaqiri loan deal'
Arsenal and Liverpool compete for the loan signing for Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri, according to reports.Nov 26, 18:14
Xherdan Shaqiri heading for Bayern Munich exit in January
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer claims that winger Xherdan Shaqiri is expected to leave the club in the New Year.Nov 26, 13:03
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Video: Manchester City's Yaya Toure leaves Cristiano Ronaldo out of 'dream team'
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure leaves Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo out of his 'dream team'.Nov 24, 12:36
Harry Redknapp defends Rio Ferdinand against critics
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp says that he has no problem with the form of Rio Ferdinand.Sep 21, 22:54
Franz Beckenbauer wants Bayern Munich move for Marco Reus
Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer talks up a move for Borussia Dortmund ace Marco Reus.Aug 21, 21:46
Franz Beckenbauer backs Bastian Schweinsteiger for captaincy
German legend Franz Beckenbauer backs Bastian Schweinsteiger to become the next captain of the national side.Aug 5, 04:32
Franz Beckenbauer praises Germany squad
Franz Beckenbauer praises the Germany squad following their World Cup-winning exploits.Jul 15, 04:22
Franz Beckenbauer warns of Lionel Messi "genius"
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer urges his compatriots to remember that "one stroke of genius" from Lionel Messi could hand Argentina World Cup glory on Sunday.Jul 11, 15:46
On this day: Germany win third World Cup
Twenty-four years ago today, the Germans win the World Cup for the third time in their history at the expense of Argentina in Rome.Jul 8, 09:08
Roy Hodgson: 'Luis Suarez has to perform at the World Cup'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Luis Suarez has to produce his best form at the World Cup to be considered a world-class player.Jun 16, 04:56
Qatar 2022 officials hit back at corruption claims
Officials of Qatar 2022 hit back at attacks suggesting their World Cup bid was corrupt.Jun 14, 20:59
England vs. Italy: Five key factors
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy this evening, Sports Mole picks out five factors that could have a telling impact on the final result.Jun 14, 10:14
Franz Beckenbauer provisionally banned from football-related activity by FIFA
Franz Beckenbauer is provisionally banned from football-related activity by FIFA for 90 days.Jun 13, 16:30
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Portuguese footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Portugal.May 18, 11:16
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney train for Galaxy 11 in Samsung ad
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney and a host of famous football stars team up for Samsung's latest ad in the Galaxy 11 versus the aliens campaign.May 13, 11:45
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Italian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Italian football.May 13, 11:44
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Iranian footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Iran.May 12, 11:18
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Dutch footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Holland.May 10, 09:07
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Ghanaian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Ghana.May 8, 12:24
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 German footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of German football.May 7, 10:30
Franz Beckenbauer urges Bayern Munich to keep hold of Thomas Muller
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer warns the club that they should not allow Thomas Muller to leave, amid speculation linking him with Manchester United.May 6, 10:25
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Chilean players of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of dark horses Chile.Apr 30, 11:25
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Louis van Gaal is perfect for Manchester United'
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer believes that Louis van Gaal would be the "perfect" choice to become the next manager of Manchester United.Apr 29, 08:59
Pep Guardoila: 'I will leave Bayern Munich if I am not wanted'
Pep Guardiola claims that he would have no problem leaving Bayern Munich if the club decided it did not want him as manager.Apr 17, 16:52
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Bayern Munich are becoming unwatchable'
Franz Beckenbauer suggests that he is not impressed by Pep Guardiola's tactics by saying that Bayern Munich are becoming "unwatchable".Mar 12, 10:01
Bayern Munich warn Toni Kroos over wage demands
Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer warns Toni Kroos against pricing himself out of being able to stay at the club with his wage demands.Feb 24, 15:32
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Hamburger SV can't get relegated'
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer believes that "everything" must be done to prevent Hamburg from being relegated from the Bundesliga this season.Feb 3, 15:31
Mario Mandzukic heading to Premier League after Bayern snub?
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic is to leave the club after being named on the substitutes' bench in tonight's game against Stuttgart, according to reports.Jan 29, 20:12
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