Der Kaiser, Franz Beckenbauer

[bltleo]

Hello Dear American friend here.

I know it is not topic for US men ...but in some way maybe yes.
Franz Beckenbauer played for Cosmos NYC. So he is a part of
history of american soccer league.

Franz Beckenbauer or as we in Germany call him Der Kaiser
will be 60!

So I thought it would be nice not to forget to say
Happy Birthday Dear Franz!!!!

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag Franz! Wir lieben Dich!

Franz was a friend of my father and he is for me the best german
legend of soccer. He is legend of international soccer.

I know some of you ask if he would read this congratulations here.
You never know:). This is my answer.

Your bltleo
GERMANY

[Liviu]

How do Germans view Beckenbauer?

It seems like he's always the first one to criticize the German team... like it's a catastrophy whenever they don't win.

[Mainer5]

I grew up idolizing the Kaiser..... So happy 60 to one of the best players to play the game of soccer. He and Pele inspired me to play the beautiful game, and I have enjoyed every minute of my 35 years being involved with the sport.

So Franz Beckenbauer, Happy Birthday and thank you for all you have given the sport.

MPS , Maine

[Dead Fingers]

http://www.soccernova.com/images/activism/cosmos_campaign/gallery/players/beckenbauer1.jpg

Franz ...as a Cosmo

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag

[bltleo]

Please if someone of you have some memories on Fanz Beckenbauer
from the time he played in Cosmos or any other memories, please
write them down here. I would like to collect news for him.

Bltleo
Germany

[babytiger2001]

Moving this to the Beautiful Game forum... might be more appropriate there, with a bigger and more far-reaching impact.

And let me say, I can't believe he's 60. Where has the time gone? :eek:

[bltleo]

http://www.soccernova.com/images/activism/cosmos_campaign/gallery/players/beckenbauer1.jpg

Franz ...as a Cosmo

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag


Thank you moderator for this congratulation for our Kaiser.
I hope to read more congratulations for our Kaiser, Franz here.
I think we owe him that. He is our soccer legend and has contributed
to american soccer as way.

Any memmories at Franz are welcome here. We should make
the best thread for Franz. I think if he opened this thread to his
birthday today, he would be surprised that not so many Americans told
"happy birthday":).

We should make our bigsoccer present for him.
Please join!

Bltleo
Germany

[bltleo]

Moving this to the Beautiful Game forum... might be more appropriate there, with a bigger and more far-reaching impact.

And let me say, I can't believe he's 60. Where has the time gone? :eek:


He always loved to have nice women around him:)
It keep him probably young.
And he is active in sport, play golf.
He is optimistic.
He is talent.
And even he is 60 he still looks very good. I think many
women would like to have him. Even he is 60.

Bltleo
GERMANY

[Dead Fingers]

Thank you moderator for this congratulation for our Kaiser.
I hope to read more congratulations for our Kaiser, Franz here.
I think we owe him that. He is our soccer legend and has contributed
to american soccer as way.

Any memmories at Franz are welcome here. We should make
the best thread for Franz. I think if he opened this thread to his
birthday today, he would be surprised that not so many Americans told
"happy birthday":).

We should make our bigsoccer present for him.
Please join!

Bltleo
Germany


Maybe, one of these days you will get to the German boards on Big Soccer. :p

I was never a Cosmos fan.....Minnesota Kicks for me! Here is a great photo of Franz and another great German player. Both in their respective NASL football uniforms.

http://www.soccernova.com/images/activism/cosmos_campaign/gallery/players/beckenbauer6.jpg

[bltleo]

Maybe, one of these days you will get to the German boards on Big Soccer. :p

I was never a Cosmos fan.....Minnesota Kicks for me! Here is a great photo of Franz and another great German player. Both in their respective NASL football uniforms.

http://www.soccernova.com/images/activism/cosmos_campaign/gallery/players/beckenbauer6.jpg


Thank you...
I usualy post at US men /American board not german board despite
I´m German. It is because I love american soccer. Of course I love
german soccer too. But it is easy to get information about german soccer in Germany:). It is effort to keep informed about american soccer.

Well it looks like many former Cosmos fans forgot Beckenbauer.
I thought more Americans would say for him Happy Birthday:)

Bltleo
Germany

[bltleo]

How do Germans view Beckenbauer?

It seems like he's always the first one to criticize the German team... like it's a catastrophy whenever they don't win.


Beckenbauer is the highly appreciated expert on soccer.
He managed to bring the WC to Germany next year.
He do a lot for german and international soccer.
He often do comments on games on soccer games on T.V.
And if he critize Klinsmann, then he knows always why and
provide us with arguments. German like Beckenbauer.
His favorite celebration is "Oktoberfest" in Munich.

Beckenbauer is legend.

How do American view Beckenbauer?

[bltleo]

Moving this to the Beautiful Game forum... might be more appropriate there, with a bigger and more far-reaching impact.

And let me say, I can't believe he's 60. Where has the time gone? :eek:


Moderator I think you should move this thread back to US MEN because
Franz was player of Cosmos NYC, he definitely belong to US MEN.
People I know usualy post at US men forum.

Bltleo
Germany

[Dead Fingers]

Great quote in the book "Tor" by Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger..had this great quote by Franz, when he returned to Germany

"As soon as I hear the catcalls, I knew I was home"

[bltleo]

Great quote in the book "Tor" by Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger..had this great quote by Franz, when he returned to Germany

"As soon as I hear the catcalls, I knew I was home"


Today on german TV is a big Gala, birthday party for Franz with
many interesting guests like Pele, Rudi Völler, Ballac, Netzer, etc.
Big even on german T.V.

Bltleo
Germany

[Dead Fingers]

Beckenbauer is the highly appreciated expert on soccer.
He managed to bring the WC to Germany next year.
He do a lot for german and international soccer.
He often do comments on games on soccer games on T.V.
And if he critize Klinsmann, then he knows always why and
provide us with arguments. German like Beckenbauer.
His favorite celebration is "Oktoberfest" in Munich.

Beckenbauer is legend.

How do American view Beckenbauer?

I think like most people, they respect Franz, as he was something "special" as a player. But, like most great players, they tend to stick their foot in their mouths every now and then.

[Alex_K]

How do Germans view Beckenbauer?

He's an annoying ******** who should just shut up and dissapear from public life. And all the ass kissing he gets on TV makes me want to puke.

[Gregoriak]

He's an annoying ******** who should just shut up and dissapear from public life. And all the ass kissing he gets on TV makes me want to puke.

I think this view is not uncommon among younger Germans that didn't see Beckenbauer play and only know him from his current TV presence. Especially Northern Germans. Sometimes I think people that hate Beckenbauer would kiss his feet if he'd be playing for Germany today. But that is probably wishful thinking...Beckenbauer was already disliked by many Northerners when was active, hated him when he played for Bayern, liked him when he played for Germany...

[Gregoriak]

Today on german TV is a big Gala, birthday party for Franz with
many interesting guests like Pele, Rudi Völler, Ballac, Netzer, etc.
Big even on german T.V.

Bltleo
Germany


Would be cool if they'd do the same or something similar on Gerd Müller's 60th birthday this November. But they won't.

[Alex_K]

But that is probably wishful thinking...
Indeed :D. I probably wouldn't hate him as much as Ballack if he was active today though ;).

[MarioKempes]

Beckenbauer is one of the best players to ever play the game. And like most great players (see Pele, Maradona), when they get older they say stupid things and still believe that they are important.

Klinsmann is smarter and more humble than Beckenbauer. He should be the model for German soccer. Of course Der Bomber, Gerd Müller, is the greatest striker of all time.

Auf wiedersehen!