Franz Beckenbauer is one of the most successful footballers of his generation. He was known for his stint with Bayern Munich and earned everything there was to win in football. Der Kaiser departed for the pearly gates at the start of this year, and German football officials will make sure his name is remembered by the new generation:
In cooperation between the DFB and the DFL, the German Super Cup is set to be renamed ‘the Franz Beckenbauer Cup’. An agreement has been reached in principle. The remaining formalities are to be clarified soon. The first edition of the renamed cup will take place on August 16, 2025.
– Bild as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia
Early efforts to immortalize Beckenbauer’s legacy include the motion to rename the Südkurve at Bayern’s Allianz Arena in his honor, but nothing concrete came from that. Instead, the first official trophy of the Bundesliga season will be named after him.
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