“I have known Franz for more than 20 years,” Hainer said during the small, quiet morning ceremony and added: “From a working group a great friendship was born. Franz was an incredibly lovely person. He always tried to meet people all over ‘eye level.”
Beckenbauer’s book lies in front of the high altar on a table with a black tablecloth, behind it is a black and white portrait of the elderly emperor with a mourning blindfold. On the other side are the flags of Germany, Bavaria and the EU, also with mourning flowers.
In memory of Beckenbauer, who died on Sunday, other condolence books are also available: in Munich’s town hall, at the entrance to Bayern’s stadium and in the “Hall of Fame” of the club’s museum in the Allianz Arena. There is also a “digital condolence book”. Fans around the world can also express their expressions of grief.
