Death of Beckenbauer: the nice message from Nasser Al-Khelaïfi

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Death of Beckenbauer: the nice message from Nasser Al-Khelaïfi

This Monday afternoon, the world of football lost a legend as one of the great figures of German football, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away at the age of 78. For several hours, the world of football has been in mourning and the tributes continue to multiply across the football world. Coaches, players, presidents, clubs, selectors… there are many tributes for the former central defender of the Mannschaft, and well beyond the German borders.

In France, the director of PSG also delivered a few words on the official website of the Ile-de-France club to pay tribute to the legend Franz Beckenbauer. “On behalf of Paris Saint-Germain, I would like to pay tribute to this legend in the history of football who was Franz Beckenbauer. He will forever remain an icon of elegance and a model of sportiness and excellence.explained Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, President and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain.

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.