109 Quotes by Franz beckenbauer

It would make me a lot happier if I could meet up again next year with as many friends as possible from all over the world who I've met during my career. That's where the great opportunity lies, for me personally, in our role as World Cup host.

In the World Cup, much depends for every team on how it develops during the tournament. There are always rising tensions. They come from within, and they come from the media.

Unquestionably, it was also thanks to the World Cup win in 1974 that I was lucky enough to spend four years as a player in New York from 1977.

We're doing everything we can. But at the end of the day it's his decision, his future,

We have provided the World Cup with as much security as possible. I don't see why the armed forces shouldn't be called in if needed.

Since Jurgen Klinsmann took over, the team has only played friendly matches, but now, for the first time, they are taking part in a real competition.

I would probably say yes to Real Madrid, ... It's a legendary team that stands above all others and is the target of all players.

I would pass him the ball and watch him play, it was like Mozart. This year, playing with him was absolutely amazing.

If they are (knocked) out, the whole country would be in depression and the whole atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the fans would be gone.