Franz Beckenbauer celebrates with his players after Germany won the 1990 World Cup final in Rome © STAFF / AFP/File
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www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240108-franz-beckenbauer-...
The game was held on July 8, 1990. Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 on a penalty scored by Andreas Brehme in the 85th minute.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Beckenbauer is only one of three players to have won the World Cup as both player and coach. The other two are Brazil's Mário Zagallo and France's Didier Deschamps.
Beckenbauer died at 78 on January 7, 2024. One of the footballing idols of my childhood, may he rest in peace.
For a 2-minute tribute video by the German football federation, please visit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW1SIP0JPNA 