The German Football Association wants to think about how the life and work of Franz Beckenbauer can be honored as soon as possible.
As a DFB spokesman in Frankfurt/Main said, it is currently a time for mourning and saying goodbye. Discussions will be held with Beckenbauer’s family and FC Bayern about how to proceed.
Beckenbauer, who died on Sunday at the age of 78, will be given a fitting farewell in his hometown of Munich. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wants to hold a big memorial service.
“The entire world of football and beyond is mourning the loss of our friend Franz. FC Bayern should host a memorial service in the stadium to thank and remember him, which would never have existed without him!” said the ex-Bayern boss to “Bild “.
Bavaria wants to examine the feasibility of the proposal. The DFB initially did not want to comment on the suggestion from Beckenbauer’s former teammate Berti Vogts to rename the DFB Cup in honor of Beckenbauer.