Bayern Munich have honoured club and Germany ... "In memory of Franz Beckenbauer: FC Bayern will never again give out jersey number 5." ...

Beckenbauer's number 5 jersey, iconic during his time at FC Bayern, will never again be worn by another player at the club.

Last summer, Palhinha was already in Munich, jersey in hand ... “Palhinha will be very valuable to FC Bayern,” Freund said. “João is strong in duels and in the air. He can give the team ...

At their annual general meeting, Bayern Munich have announced that they will retire the number five jersey in honour of legendary defender Franz Beckenbauer. Beckenbauer died earlier this year due ...