Franz Beckenbauer Cup
Football tournament
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The Franz Beckenbauer Cup was an annual friendly association football match named in honour of Franz Beckenbauer. It was organised by Bayern Munich before the beginning of the season, and played between the hosts and a guest team at the Allianz Arena.
Founded2007
RegionMunich
Teams2
Most championshipsReal Madrid, Barcelona, Internazionale (1 title each)
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Region | Munich |
| Teams | 2 |
| Most championships | Real Madrid, Barcelona, Internazionale (1 title each) |
Inspiration for the cup came from Bayern's participation in the 2006 Joan Gamper Trophy.[1]
Matches
In case of a draw after regular time, the winner is immediately decided on penalties. No extra time is played.
| Year | Date | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 August |  Barcelona |  Bayern Munich | 1–0 (Messi 85')[2] |
| 2008 | 5 August |  Internazionale | Bayern Munich | 1–0 (Mancini 52')[3] |
| 2009 | Audi Cup held instead | |||
| 2010 | 13 August | Real Madrid | Bayern Munich | 0–0 (4–2 p)[4] |
| later | Audi Cup held instead | |||