Franz Beckenbauer
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, 23:54
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, 22:46
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, 05:32
Franz Beckenbauer praises Germany squad
Franz Beckenbauer praises the Germany squad following their World Cup-winning exploits.
Jul 15, 05:22
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, 16:46
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, 10:08
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, 05:56
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, 21:59
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, 11:14
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, 17:30
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, 12:16
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, 12:45
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, 12:44
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, 12:18
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, 10:07
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, 13:24
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, 11:30
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, 11:25
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, 12:25
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, 09:59
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, 17:52
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
Franz Beckenbauer hints at Mario Mandzukic's Bayern Munich departure
President Franz Beckenbauer concedes that competition for places may see Mario Mandzukic leave Bayern Munich in the summer.
Jan 25, 10:58
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Bastian Schweinsteiger must battle Philipp Lahm for place'
Franz Beckenbauer does not believe that Bastian Schweinsteiger will be able to walk straight back into the Bayern Munich team.
Jan 23, 12:00
Top five players not to have won the Ballon d'Or
Sports Mole selects five of the best footballers who have never won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
Jan 14, 16:39
Video: Samsung completes 'Galaxy 11' football squad to fight off alien invasion
Samsung unveil their star-studded Galaxy 11 football squad as they prepare for a showdown match to stop aliens from invading the planet.
Dec 18, 13:50
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Robert Lewandowski better than Mario Mandzukic'
Franz Beckenbauer believes that Robert Lewandowski will be "an upgrade" on Mario Mandzukic at Bayern Munich.
Nov 20, 17:26
England vs. Germany: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of tomorrow's friendly, Sports Mole picks out five of the best matches between England and Germany.
Nov 18, 11:00
Looking back: Germany 1-5 England
Sports Mole looks back on one of England's most famous nights in international football - their 5-1 victory over Germany in Munich.
Nov 16, 16:49
Video: Lionel Messi picked by Samsung as captain for advert
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi stars in a Samsung ad as captain.
Nov 11, 14:43
Harry Redknapp blasts 'clueless' Football Association
Harry Redknapp brands the Football Association as 'clueless' and claims that Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney wanted him to become the England manager in 2010.
Oct 7, 08:19
Franz Beckenbauer backs Germany for World Cup
Former Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer believes that his country can win the World Cup next summer.
Sep 2, 17:54
Franz Beckenbauer makes Bundesliga goal-line technology plea
Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer calls for the Bundesliga to follow the Premier League and introduce goal-line technology.
Aug 13, 18:53
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Champions League final duo bodes well for Germany'
Franz Beckenbauer believes that having two German teams in the Champions League final bodes well for the national team's chances at the World Cup next year.
May 25, 17:51
Franz Beckenbauer urges Jupp Heynckes to retire
Bayern Munich's president believes that coach Jupp Heynckes should retire after the success of this season.
May 2, 16:56
Franz Beckenbauer apologises to Gianluigi Buffon for "pensioner" comment
Franz Beckenbauer apologies to Gianluigi Buffon for claiming that Italian is a "pensioner" but insists that he should have done better against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Apr 6, 17:27
