Football legend Beckenbauer calls for winter World Cup in Qatar
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 14:33.
Berlin, Dec 4 : Franz Beckenbauer believes the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be played in the wintertime to avoid the high summer temperatures in the Middle East. Read more »
England not amused by Beckenbauer criticism
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 15:57.
Hamburg, June 15 : England was not amused Tuesday by some harsh words on their World Cup team from Franz Beckenbauer. But some of its commentators had to concede that the German football icon was not entirely wrong. Read more »
One of the most beautiful defeats in Bayern Munich’s history: Beckenbauer
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 14:31.
London, Apr 8 : Former Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has described Wednesday evening’s defeat of the club against Read more »
One of the most beautiful defeats in Bayern Munich’s history: Beckenbauer
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 12:11.
London, Apr 8 : Former Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has described Wednesday evening’s defeat of the club against Manchester United as “one of the most beautiful defeats in Bayern Munich’s history”. Read more »
Kaiser fears Rooney’s red-hot form
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 06:34.
London, Mar 25 : German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has said that Manchester United ace striker Wayne Rooney’s superb form is a cause for concern for Bayern Munich. Read more »
Germany can beat strong Spain, says Beckenbauer
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 18:43.
Vienna - Germany faces an uphill battle against Spain, but can lift a fourth Euro trophy if all goes well on Sunday in Vienna, according to the nation's football icon Franz Beckenbauer.
"It will be tough but it is possible," Beckenbauer told Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa on Friday. Read more »
Fortaleza (Brazil), June 19 - Brazil forward Hulk insists he is unaffected by jeers from the stands and has vowed to win over the hearts and minds of Brazilian supporters during the Confederations Cup. 
Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.
Cardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here. 
London, June 19 : England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday. 
Misano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here. 
Noumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the