Franz Beckenbauer
All-time combined XI: Germany vs. Argentina
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever combined XI from the history of Germany and Argentina ahead of the international friendly between the two nations on Wednesday.
Oct 7, 17:00
Jurgen Klopp responds to Bayern Munich speculation
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he is currently not interested in becoming the new head coach of Bayern Munich.
Jun 4, 13:22
Jurgen Klopp 'happy at Liverpool amid Bayern Munich talk'
Jurgen Klopp plays suggestions that he could be enticed into leaving Liverpool by Bayern Munich.
Mar 16, 23:55
Former England captain David Beckham wins UEFA President's Award
Former England captain and Manchester United icon David Beckham admits that he feels "very honoured" to win the 2018 UEFA President's Award.
Aug 30, 19:21
David Beckham to receive UEFA President's Award
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England midfielder David Beckham is named as the recipient of the 2018 UEFA President's Award for his contribution to football.
Aug 21, 19:38
Didier Deschamps: 'Euro 2016 final loss helped France learn ahead of World Cup'
Didier Deschamps believes that France's loss in the Euro 2016 final was a useful lesson ahead of Les Bleus' triumph at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 19:00
France beat Croatia in thrilling final to win 2018 World Cup
France win their second World Cup title courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 15, 17:53
Preview: World Cup final: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 13, 15:46
Didier Deschamps hails "exceptional" France win over Belgium at World Cup
Didier Deschamps is pleased with the character of his France team following their 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday which sealed a spot in the 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 10, 22:17
World Cup preview: France
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Euro 2016 runners-up France, 20 years on from lifting the trophy on home soil.
Jun 13, 09:30
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the 2017-18 Champions League final as holders Real Madrid take on Liverpool in Kiev.
May 24, 18:32
Franz Beckenbauer 'investigated by Swiss authorities over 2006 World Cup'
The Swiss Attorney General's Office is reportedly investigating Franz Beckenbauer in relation to Germany's bidding process for the 2006 World Cup.
Sep 1, 12:46
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Bastian Schweinsteiger better away from Manchester United'
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer claims that Bastian Schweinsteiger is more comfortable with the national team as he is away from his "problems" at Manchester United.
Jun 7, 20:50
FIFA investigating 2006 World Cup bidding process
FIFA's ethics committee opens investigations into six officials regarding the bidding process for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Mar 22, 13:48
Pep Guardiola 'not allowed' to sign Bayern Munich players this summer
Bayern Munich's honorary chairman Franz Beckenbauer says that Pep Guardiola will not be allowed to poach players to take to Manchester City.
Mar 15, 12:28
Franz Beckenbauer fined, warned by FIFA's ethics committee
Franz Beckenbauer is fined and warned by FIFA's ethics committee over the German football legend's failure to co-operate with an investigation into World Cup bids.
Feb 17, 14:12
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Juventus clash is mouth-watering'
Bayern Munich ambassador Franz Beckenbauer expects a "mouth-watering" tie between his side and Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Dec 14, 12:32
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Pep Guardiola may consider joining Manchester United'
Franz Beckenbauer says that Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola may be tempted to take over at Manchester United.
Dec 11, 18:23
Franz Beckenbauer eager for Bayern Munich to keep Pep Guardiola
Franz Beckenbauer admits that it would be a "real shame" if Bayern Munich lost Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
Nov 28, 13:57
Franz Beckenbauer denies buying votes for 2006 World Cup
Franz Beckenbauer clarifies why a payment was made to FIFA following recent accusations that Germany bought votes to host the 2006 World Cup.
Oct 26, 19:29
FIFA's ethics committee investigate Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer is among the list of 11 FIFA committee members that will be under investigation by the governing body's ethics committee.
Oct 21, 15:34
Germany denies claims that 2006 World Cup was aided by bribes
FIFA will investigate "very serious" allegations that the German Football Association set up a secret slush fund to buy votes so that they could host the 2006 World Cup.
Oct 17, 10:36
Former Bayern Munich manager Dettmar Cramer dies, aged 90
Dettmar Cramer, who led Bayern Munich to back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1976, dies at the age of 90.
Sep 18, 10:36
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Mario Gotze needs to improve'
Franz Beckenbauer believes that Bayern Munich's Mario Gotze must be prepared to change his game to silence his critics.
Jul 7, 12:44
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Bastian Schweinsteiger should stay at Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer urges Bastian Schweinsteiger to ignore any interest from Manchester United this summer.
Jun 26, 03:33
Report: Bastian Schweinsteiger on verge of Manchester United move
Bastian Schweinsteiger withdraws from discussions over a new deal at Bayern Munich and will instead await an offer from Manchester United, according to a report.
Jun 25, 15:11
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, 05:30
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Jurgen Klopp will join Napoli'
Franz Beckenbauer tips Jurgen Klopp to become Napoli's next manager in the summer.
May 31, 19:57
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, 03:07
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, 20:06
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, 16:21
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, 10:48
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, 11:16
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, 14:36
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, 02:07
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, 08:57
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
