Football is one of the world's best means of communication. It is impartial, apolitical and universal. Football unites people around the world every day. Young or old, players or fans, rich or poor, the game makes everyone equal, stirs the… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
The trouble for today's footballers is they have too many distractions. We used to get our old players coming to watch training with football… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
It is not the strong one that wins, the one that wins is strong. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
He has been named as the heir apparent of the great Argentine hero, Diego Maradona, by journalists, players, and Maradona himself, alike. I'd personally… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
We should not compare humans to God, but Messi is a godly player. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
I kept my speeches short as captain. I focused on the key points of the opposition of the day. As coach, I was never… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
At least six Bayern players, who have won almost everything, are in the national squad. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
We should not fool ourselves. We are not one of the world's top teams any more. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
Germany needs to have a handicap, like in golf. They ought to start each match with two goals in advance to their opposition. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
It would make me a lot happier if I could meet up again next year with as many friends as possible from all over… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
In the World Cup, much depends for every team on how it develops during the tournament. There are always rising tensions. They come from… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
If a Middle Eastern sheikh comes to buy Bayern Munich, he could buy 49 per cent. Fifty-one per cent must stay in Germany with… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
No one wanted to fall back behind so both teams wated for a mistake from the other. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
Real Madrid is a legendary team that stands above all others and is the target of all players. — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
