Franz Beckenbauer faced controversies later in his career, most notably allegations of corruption linked to Germany’s 2006 World Cup bid. Investigations examined possible vote-influencing payments, though the case was eventually dropped due to the statute of limitations. He was also temporarily banned by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for not cooperating with investigators and faced tax-related penalties earlier in his career, affecting his public image.
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