Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum
Al Jazeera
A look back at the superlative sporting careers of some of the all-time greats who passed away in 2024.
Each year, the sporting world remembers the passing of current superstar athletes and long-retired legends, each of whom impacted their respective sport in unique ways.
Al Jazeera chronicles the sporting life of five of the highest-profile names who departed in 2024:
Germany’s football great who won World Cups for his country as both player and manager, died at 78.
Born in Munich just four months after World War II, Beckenbauer is widely regarded as Germany’s greatest footballer of all time.
On the field, he transformed the game in Europe. While still a teenager with Bayern Munich, he pioneered a highly innovative playing style which is now widely referred to as “total football”.
The supersonic fighter jet is designed to avoid detection by radar and other technologies.
Spokesman for the IRGC took jabs at US president Trump, mimicking his catchphrases and language.
The Israeli tactics of mass expulsion of Lebanese civilians risk directly violating international law.
Tehran is hit by ‘a wide-scale wave of strikes’ as US President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum is set to expire soon.
The region is on edge as Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants nears.
Rescue teams headed to the site of a suspected Israeli attack in Gaza City to control the blaze.
Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses ‘major threat’ to global economy, Fatih Birol says.
The Argentinian star forward records his 901st career goal as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
LaGuardia shut down after Air Canada Express plane hits ground vehicle upon landing from Montreal.
The Italian rider is now 11 points clear of Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin in the riders’ standings after two rounds.
Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.