Franz Beckenbauer is dead. His sporting legacy is unearthly. The star presents five works that tell the “Emperor’s” eventful life on and off the pitch.
Franz Beckenbauer is dead. The exceptional footballer from Munich-Giesing died on January 7, 2024 at the age of 78 in his adopted home of Salzburg. In terms of sport, the “Kaiser” has made himself immortal among football fans in Germany, and not just because of the World Cup titles in 1974 (as a player) and 1990 (as a team manager). After his career, the “luminous figure” made one or two bad passes. That’s part of the truth and that’s what the books and illustrated books about Franz Beckenbauer are about.
We have put together a small selection.
Christoph Bausewein: “Beckenbauer”
Shortly before Franz Beckenbauer’s 75th birthday, this photo-heavy work about the emperor’s career was published. It’s about cars, fashion and the wives of the most successful German footballer of the 20th century. The Watschn that Beckenbauer brought to FC Bayern is also allowed in not missing.
Florian Kinast: “Man, Emperor!”
“Light figure with dark sides” is the subtitle of author Florian Kinast in his book published by Lübbe LIFE about a footballer who shone on the pitch like no other. Kinast portrays Franz Beckenbauer on almost 300 pages. He talks about his outstanding abilities and successes as a footballer and coach, but also doesn’t leave out the dark sides and missteps of the “Emperor”. Here is available.
Franz Beckenbauer: “Imperial Years”
“You’re made of whipped cream. You’re not a fighter. You’re like straw. You’d rather go shine your shoes than play football.” What trainer Tschik Cajkowski once said to the young Beckenbauer is legendary. This illustrated book, which will be published on January 18th, shows iconic images and the stories behind them. Christoph Bausewein traces the life of Franz Beckenbauer in six chapters. From talent to world champion, from rebel to team leader. A monumental work with images for eternity. Here’s it
Nils Suling: “We Heroes of Rome”
In addition to the World Cup triumph in Munich, the final of the 1990 World Cup at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome is the game that is most often associated with Franz Beckenbauer. As team boss, he led the team around Lothar Matthäus, Rudi Völler and Andreas Brehme to the third star. In Players and coaches chat from inside the box and surprise with anecdotes that were published for the first time in this book. Author Nils Suling spoke to all players, coaches and others involved.
Alfred Draxler: “French pictures of an eventful life”
An opulent illustrated book with the most important milestones in the life of the “Emperor” was also published on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Alfred Draxler photographically accompanies Beckenbauer on his journey from a highly talented young Giesinger footballer to a football diplomat. Particularly exciting: Draxler was allowed to use photos from Beckenbauer’s private archive, which also reveal lesser-known sides of the “Emperor”. Here is available.
Franz Beckenbauer: Films and series on Amazon Prime
Amazon is honoring Franz Beckenbauer, who died on January 7, 2024, with two impressive films on its streaming portal Prime Video. is a feature film peppered with original recordings about the sporting career of the “Kaiser”. A filmed biography with all its ups and downs . The 104-minute-long drama can also be seen on Amazon Prime Video.
Source: Stern
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