Franz Beckenbauer Players Quotations

The players are doing everything to make the life of referees difficult.

We have already come a long way since Euro 2000. But our biggest problem is we don't have enough players of international class.

I can't see a better farewell stage for one of the best European players of all time as the World Cup.

I kept my speeches short as captain. I focused on the key points of the opposition of the day. As coach, I was never afraid to give long speeches to the players throughout our preparations. It was important they had all the information possible.

They are full of world-class players and also impressed in the Confederations Cup. But in 2002 I said France and Argentina were my favorites, and both went home after the group stages.