I can't see a better farewell stage for one of the best European players of all time as the World Cup.
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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.
Franz Beckenbauer
It doesn't make sense any more to talk to him about it. I don't know how often I've spoken with him and told him that he must be in Germany during the final run-up to the tournament. If that's how he views the profession then he will have to live with the criticism.
Franz Beckenbauer
The trouble for today's footballers is they have too many distractions. We used to get our old players coming to watch training with football magazines in their hands. Now, more often than not, they are checking the share prices.
Franz Beckenbauer
There are technically better teams but we can compensate for that. We are not in the position to compete in Italy or other places but it is different at home.
Franz Beckenbauer
The World Cup could start tomorrow.
Franz Beckenbauer
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