Honor for the "Kaiser"
FC Bayern stadium at Beckenbauer-Platz 5 in future
FC Bayern Munich will play its home matches at Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5 in future! No, don't worry: this is not an actual change of location, but a change of address in honor of the German soccer legend who passed away last year.
From January 7, 2025, the first anniversary of Beckenbauer's death, the square in front of the Allianz Arena will bear the name of the former world champion player and coach. This was announced by the city of Munich. "In future, the stadium will bear the address Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5."
"Exceptional sporting achievements!"
FC Bayern's arena is currently located at Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25. The renaming is intended to honor "Franz Beckenbauer's extraordinary sporting achievements", decided the municipal committee of the city council. Beckenbauer became a star with the back number 5. "He is one of the greatest sportsmen our city has ever produced," said Munich's Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) about Beckenbauer.
"A sign of deep respect and appreciation!"
He died in January at the age of 78 and was buried in his home town. "The naming of a street is the highest honor that the city of Munich can bestow posthumously and a sign of the deep respect and appreciation that we have for Franz Beckenbauer," said Reiter.
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