MUNICH: Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has labelled the “golden goal” as ridiculous, claiming it deprives the spectators of further goals and excitement in extra-time.
Beckenbauer, who also heads the 2006 German World Cup committee, watched on as the German women's team lifted the World Cup on Sunday with a golden goal victory over Sweden leaving Beckenbauer frustrated.
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