Beckenbauer Cup: Robben, Ribery Lift Trophy For Bayern Munich Legends

A team of Bayern Munich legends including the likes of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry saw off the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in a one-off mini tournament in memory of the inimitable Franz Beckenbauer on 17 March. The legends of the game took part in the sold-out tournament at the SAP Garden in Munich's Olympic Park. Many stars took centrestage namely Lothar Matthäus, Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben, Mark van Bommel, Mario Mandžukić, Rafinha, Tom Starke, Hans Jörg Butt, Sebastian Rudy, Klaus Augenthaler, Thomas Linke, Giovane Élber, Claudio Pizarro, Diego Contento, Holger Badstuber, Paulo Sérgio, Raimond Aumann, Roy Makaay and Stefan Effenberg.

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Updated on: 18 March 2025 11:49 am

Germany FC Bayern Munich's Franz Beckenbauer memorial soccer tournament _Giovane Elber

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Munich's Giovane Elber, center left, cheers with the trophy and teammates after FC Bayern Munich's memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs Franz Beckenbauer memorial soccer tournament _Munich players

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Munich players pose for the winner's photo after FC Bayern Munich's memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs Franz Beckenbauer memorial soccer tournament _Heidi Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Heidi Beckenbauer hugs Klaus Augenthaler | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Heidi Beckenbauer, right, widow of Franz Beckenbauer, hugs Klaus Augenthaler, left, during the award ceremony after FC Bayern Munich's memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs Franz Beckenbauer memorial soccer tournament _Heidi and Joel Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Heidi, right, and Joel Beckenbauer | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Heidi, right, and Joel Beckenbauer, left, widow and son of Franz Beckenbauer, take part in the award ceremony after FC Bayern Munich's memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer_Giovane Elber

Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Bayern Munich's Giovane Elber celebrates after scoring | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Bayern Munich's Giovane Elber celebrates after scoring during the FC Bayern Munich's memorial tournament for Franz Beckenbauer, a small-sided indoor tournament organised by Bayern Munich with their team of legends as well as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, among others, in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer_Pepe

Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Real Madrid's Pepe, left, in action against Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Real Madrid's Pepe, left, in action against Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery during the FC Bayern Munich's memorial tournament for Franz Beckenbauer, a small-sided indoor tournament organised by Bayern Munich with their team of legends as well as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, among others, in Munich, Germany.

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Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben, centre, celebrates after scoring a goal | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben, centre, celebrates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the FC Bayern Munich's memorial tournament for Franz Beckenbauer, a small-sided indoor tournament organised by Bayern Munich with their team of legends as well as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, among others, in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer_Arjen Robben

Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Real Madrid's Pepe in action against Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Real Madrid's Pepe, right, in action against Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben during the FC Bayern Munich's memorial tournament for Franz Beckenbauer, a small-sided indoor tournament organised by Bayern Munich with their team of legends as well as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, among others, in Munich, Germany.

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Germany FC Bayern Munichs memorial soccer tournament for Franz Beckenbauer_Franck Ribery

Beckenbauer Cup 2025: Real Madrid's Pepe and Munich's Franck Ribery high-five each other | Photo: Harry Langer/dpa via AP

Real Madrid's Pepe, left, and Munich's Franck Ribery high-five each other during the FC Bayern Munich's memorial tournament for Franz Beckenbauer, a small-sided indoor tournament organised by Bayern Munich with their team of legends as well as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, among others, in Munich, Germany.