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The address of Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena will be renamed Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz to honour the late Germany and club great, the city of Munich said on Thursday. The change will take place on January 7, 2025 – the one year anniversary of Beckenbauer’s death. Currently, the stadium is located at Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25. The renaming is to honour “the extraordinary sporting achievements of Franz Beckenbauer,” the city said. The number five is a reference to Beckenbauer’s jersey number. “He is one of the greatest sportsmen our city has ever produced. With his sporting successes and his comm…

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