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Franz Beckenbauer died at the age of 78.
Numerous books have been written about him.
A new biography was supposed to appear in the spring, but now it has been brought forward.
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The name Franz Beckenbauer is known worldwide.
He was an extraordinary player, a victorious team leader, an undisputed world champion, a radiant personality, a heartbreaker and a pop idol, as the media likes to call him.
As “Emperor” he has secured a permanent place in football history books.
Franz Beckenbauer died on January 7, 2024 at the age of 78.
Two current biographies shed light on his career.
Football idol Franz Beckenbauer died on January 7, 2024 at the age of 78.
Two biographies shed light on his life.
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Florian Kinast “Man, Emperor!”
Franz Beckenbauer has been riding the wave of success for decades: he won the title of German champion, European champion and world champion in his playing career.
In 1990, as coach, he led the national team to triumph at the World Cup.
As head of the bid committee, he is bringing the 2006 World Cup and with it the legendary summer fairy tale to Germany.
But suddenly allegations of corruption arise, it's about buying votes during the awarding process and millions of dollars mysteriously disappearing.
The biography “Mensch, Kaiser!” takes a detailed look at both sides of Franz Beckenbauer.
It becomes quiet around the emperor.
Who is Franz Beckenbauer really?
Florian Kinast portrays the most important personality in German football, talks about great successes - but also about the dark sides that have always existed in the life of the shining figure.
Blurb/Lübbe Life
Florian Kinast “Man, Emperor!”
Franz Beckenbauer: shining figure with dark sides
2023 Lübbe Life, ISBN-13 978-3-431-07057-6
Price: Hardcover €20, e-book €19.99, 287 pages
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Christoph Bausenwein “Franz Beckenbauer – Imperial Years”
Franz Beckenbauer is a legend for many football fans.
His incomparable career from player to DFB team boss.
He was often referred to as football's pop idol, with a flair for cars and fashion.
With “Franz Beckenbauer – Imperial Years”, Christoph Bausenwein offers an intensive impression of Beckenbauer’s life away from the football pitch.
In this photo-heavy book, author Christoph Bausenwein traces the career of the “Kaiser” – from the Watschn that brought him to FC Bayern, through the European Cup treble with the “Reds” to winning the World Cup as DFB team boss.
And of course, the emperor's cars, fashion and women are not neglected in this humorous look back.
Blurb/The Workshop
Christoph Bausenwein “Franz Beckenbauer – Imperial Years”
2024 The Workshop, ISBN-13 978-3-7307-0692-3
Price: Hardcover €39.90, 268 pages
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You can find Franz Beckenbauer's best sayings here.