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Bayern Munich are ready for a “very emotional” Bundesliga restart on Friday in the wake of Franz Beckenbauer’s death, amid further proposals on how to assure a lasting memory of the Bayern and German football icon. Former German international Ulf Kirsten has suggested to name the national federation DFB campus after Beckenbauer, and along with Beckenbauer’s long-time club and country team-mate Sepp Maier would also welcome a statue of him at Bayern’s Allianz Arena. The stadium will be the centre of attention on Friday when the second part of the Bundesliga season starts with Bayern’s game agai…

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