illegal to consume the meat. dog meat is considered a delicacy by some older koreans, but it has fallen out of favour with younger generations. previous korean governments have tried to ban the centuries old practice, though the current president has made it a priority. so that is something that is taking place in south korea today. tributes are being paid to franz beckenbauer, one of germany s greatest ever footballers, who s died at the age of 78. he captained his country to world cup victory in 1974, then won the tournament again as manager in 1990. as a player, he was twice named as european footballer of the year, and won the coveted ballon d 0r. beckenbauer was only one of three men to have won the world cup both as a player and manager. the company behind the latest american mission to soft land on the moon
and went on to lift the trophy again as manager in 1990. he earned over a 100 caps with the national side and played 582 times for bayern munich, winning five league titles and was captain for their three european cup wins in 7a, 75 and 76. there were other honours too including the ballon d 0r, not once but twice, in 1972 and 1976. franz beckenbauer s family have issued a statement saying it is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, franz beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, surrounded by his family. we ask that you be able to grieve in silence and refrain from asking any questions. the president of the german football association bernd neuendorf says we look
franz beckenbauer, one of germany s greatest ever footballers, has died at the age of 78. he captained his country to world cup victory in 1974 then won the tournament again as manager in 1990. as a player he was twice named as european footballer of the year, as a player, he was twice named as european footballer of the year, and won the coveted ballon d 0r. beckenbauer was only one of three men to have won the world cup both as a player and manager. and the rugby world is paying tribute to the wales, and british and irish lions player jpr williams who has and british and irish lions playerjpr williams, who has died at the age of 7a. the former full back was synonymous with wales and the lions triumphant tours of new zealand and south africa in the 1970s and was capped 55 times
that probably gave us that extra bit of motivation to do it this year and i think with the season we ve had as well, i think they re wanting to make it even more to make it even more specialfor us but make it even more to make it even more special for us but the fans are travelling out here and i don t know how many numbers but the fan base here is incredible. one final football story to tell you about karim benzema has agreed terms with saudi arabian champions al ittihad. after leaving real madrid. 35 year old benzema is the latest big name recruit to the saudi pro league. the current ballon d 0r winner won five champions leagues and four la liga titles at the bernabeu, having spent 14 years at the club. benzema s had a medical in madrid, and is set to sign a three year contract. and that s all the sport for now. hello. some parts of the uk have seen no significant rainfall in the best part of a month now,
talking of rory mcilroy s in a share of the lead at the memorial tournament, look at this. this short from john rahm, an eagle. this shot. real madrid have announced their captain karim benzema is leaving the club after 1a years. the french striker won five champions leagues, four la liga titles and is the current ballon d 0r holder. he s been linked with a move to saudi arabia. we are witnessing what is turning into a remarkable battle for a place into a remarkable battle for a place in the scottish premiership next season. ross county have come from behind to force extra time against partick thistle. we have the story