Pope Tells Kaiser: Germany Is Strong
October 27, 2005![](https://static.dw.com/image/1754460_800.webp)
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"He was very interested (in the World Cup)," Beckenbauer was quoted as saying by Italy's ANSA news agency after the meeting. The pontiff asked for "information about the organization of the event and even about the stadiums where the teams will play."
Beckenbauer, who gave the pontiff a 2006 World Cup pennant at the brief audience, and Pope Benedict both come from Bavaria, home to one of Germany's most famous teams, Bayern Munich.
"I don't know if he's a Bayern fan, but it's possible," Beckenbauer said. "To speak about soccer with a pope has been the most important moment of my life."
ANSA quoted Beckenbauer as saying that Benedict told him, "Germany is strong."