Franz Beckenbauer: Brother Walter gives worrying health update

Franz Beckenbauer
His brother comments on his health

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The football world has been worried about Franz Beckenbauer for months: After several confidants have already spoken out about his health, his brother has now confirmed that the 78-year-old is “not doing well”.

Franz Beckenbauer, 78, is said to be in poor health. He has had heart problems since 2016 and has had three bypasses. Last year, the football legend revealed that he had “a so-called eye attack”. “Unfortunately I can’t see anything on the right anymore. I can handle that. And I have to be careful with my heart,” he said. Since then he has withdrawn more and more from the public eye.

The last comments were made on the occasion of his birthday on September 11th Pierre Littbarski and Rudi Völler, both 63, about the condition of the former official. “We all want him to get healthy again. He is by far the biggest figurehead in German football,” Völler told RTL about his long-time companion. Now brother Walter is also giving an update.

Franz Beckenbauer’s brother Walter gives a health update

In the new ARD documentary “Beckenbauer”, which will be available in the media library from January 2, 2024 and is already available on RTL, the brother of the former football star has his say. “If I were to say now that he is fine, then I would be lying, and I don’t like lying,” says Walter Beckenbauer there, adding: “He’s not feeling well. It’s a constant up and down.” Current recordings or statements from the “Kaiser” are not included in the documentary.

Franz Beckenbauer with his brother Walter

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Lothar Matthäus has already commented on Beckenbauer

Lothar Matthäus, 62, also chose similar words to Walter in August of this year when he spoke about his good friend. He explained to “RTL” at the time: “His health isn’t going well. That’s why he wasn’t at the World Cup meeting four or five weeks ago. We hope, of course, that things go in the other direction.” At the beginning of July, the 1990 world champions all came together in Bavaria, around 33 years after their great triumph, but Beckenbauer, the popular and celebrated team boss at the time, was unable to attend.

“We wish him all the health, that he becomes his old self again, with his energy. We of course hope that he gets better again. Franz always said that health is the most important thing in life. He doesn’t have that at the moment.” , emphasized Matthew.

Sources used: rtl.de

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