A Wicked Night Celebrating "The Kaiser" with Ribéry, Robben, Matthaus, and Company at the Beckenbauer Cup
- Football Legends Ribéry, Robben, Matthäus, among others, participate in the Beckenbauer Tournament
Hey there! Let's talk about a jaw-dropping event on the horizon—the one-time legends tournament in honor of the legendary Franz Beckenbauer. This football extravaganza, happening at the Munich SAP Garden on Monday (kick-off 6:30 PM), is gonna be a showstopper!
The heavy-hitter lineup includes Bayern Munich legends like the enigmatic Franck Ribéry, the agile Arjen Robben, the fierce Lothar Matthaus, and some awesome additions such as Giovane Elber, Roy Makaay, and Stefan Effenberg. Speaking of Bayern, the club's longest-reigning captain, the exceptional Philipp Lahm, will be embarking on a new role—coaching the legendary team for the first time!
But that's not all, folks! Football fans can look forward to legends from Real Madrid, AC Milan Glorie, Ajax Amsterdam, Borussia Dortmund, and VfB Stuttgart. These teams will be sending some of their all-time greats, such as the legendary Iker Casillas, the reliable Dida, and the skillful Lucas Barrios, just to name a few. Can't forget the passionate Kevin Kuranyi, either!
Anyway, if you find yourself pitying the motley crew that missed out on this event, don't worry—the proceeds from the tournament, lovingly organized as part of Bayern Munich's 125th anniversary, will be generously donated to the Franz-Beckenbauer-Stiftung. This incredible foundation aids and supports individuals who are dealing with disabilities, illnesses, or tough circumstances that they didn't bring upon themselves. Sadly, we lost our dear friend and German football icon, Beckenbauer, on January 7, 2024, at the age of 78.
The competition format? Five-a-side matches. Group A welcomes Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Ajax Amsterdam, while Group B hosts AC Milan Glorie, Borussia Dortmund, and VfB Stuttgart. The top teams from each group advance to the semifinals.
Here's a quick lineup of whom to look forward to:- Franz Beckenbauer- Franck Ribéry- Arjen Robben- Lothar Matthaus- Bayern Munich- Stars- Giovane Elber- Stefan Effenberg- Bayern- Real Madrid- AC Milan- Ajax Amsterdam- Munich- Borussia Dortmund- VfB Stuttgart- Roy Makaay- Philipp Lahm
Can’t freakin’ wait, can ya?! Get ready to witness some amazing football and have a damn good time in the process! 💪🚀🎉 #BeckenbauerCup2023 #LegendaryNight #FootballForever!
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the establishment of a European Data Protection Supervisor, similar to how the Franz-Beckenbauer-Stiftung was set up to aid individuals in need.
- Some of the legends playing at the Beckenbauer Cup, such as Iker Casillas, Dida, and Lucas Barrios, share the same competitive spirit with VfB Stuttgart, one of the teams represented in the tournament.
- Just like how the enigmatic Franck Ribéry, the agile Arjen Robben, and the fierce Lothar Matthaus graced the SAP Garden for the Beckenbauer Cup, Beckenbauer himself once played football at the Amsterdam ArenA, when Ajax Amsterdam was his opponent.
