Bayern Munich Honor Club and Germany Legend Franz Beckenbauer retires his No. 5 jersey.
Beckenbauer is widely regarded as Germany’s greatest player of all time. Died at the age of 78. earlier this year.
He led his country to European Championship glory at the 1972 and 1974 World Cups, and also won three consecutive league titles and a hat-trick of European Cups at Bayern.
His contributions and personality on the field saw him nicknamed “Der Kaiser” which translates to “Emperor”.
He had two spells as manager at Bayern, winning Bundesliga in 1994 and the UEFA Cup in 1996, and also served as club president.
“Forever our Caesar,” Byron wrote A post on x.
“In memory of Franz Beckenbauer: FC Bayern will never wear jersey number 5 again.”