The German Supercup is to be renamed after the late German football great Franz Beckenbauer, according to the Bild newspaper on Wednesday. The report said that the German Football Federation (DFB) and the German Football League (DFL) have reached an agreement, but none of the organizations made a comment when asked. The Supercup is held ahead of the start of the German football season and pits the Bundesliga champion against the German Cup winner. Next year’s match on August 16 is to be already played under the name of Franz Beckenbauer Cup. Beckenbauer, who died at age 78 on January 7, won countless titles with Bayern Munich and was their president later. He lifted the World Cup as a player and coach, and brought the 2006 World Cup to Germany. (DPA)
