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Legendary German Footballer Franz Beckenbauer Dies at 78

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Breaking news in the football world! Franz Beckenbauer, the iconic German football legend, has passed away at the age of 78. Find out more about his incredible legacy here.

Legendary German footballer, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away at the age of 78, leaving the football community in mourning. Known as 'Der Kaiser,' Beckenbauer achieved unparalleled success, winning the World Cup with West Germany both as a player in 1974 and as a manager in 1990. His skill and leadership on and off the pitch made him a true icon of the sport.

Beckenbauer's impact extended beyond his playing days, shaping the way football is perceived today. Revered as one of the finest footballers in history, he redefined the role of a central defender with his elegance and tactical brilliance. His influence on the game will continue to be felt for generations to come.

The football world has come together to pay tribute to Beckenbauer's legacy. From players to managers, his remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the sport. His friendship with football greats like Pele and Bobby Moore showcased his standing as a true legend of the game.

In honour of Franz Beckenbauer, Bayern Munich will light up the Allianz Arena, a fitting tribute to a man who not only captained and managed the German national team but also led Bayern Munich to numerous successes. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of football fans worldwide.

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Franz Beckenbauer: Germany football legend dies aged 78 (Sky Sports)

Franz Beckenbauer won the World Cup with West Germany as a player in 1974 and a manager in 1990; Beckenbauer, nicknamed Der Kaiser, is a Bayern Munich ...

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Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup-winning captain and manager, dies ... (The Guardian)

Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of the finest footballers of all time, has died.

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Franz Beckenbauer: World Cup winner and German football legend ... (Eurosport.com)

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed on Monday.

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Franz Beckenbauer death: German football legend dies aged 78 (The Independent)

Beckenbauer is one of just three men to have won the World Cup as a player and a manager as well as twice claiming the Ballon d'Or.

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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer - who won the World ... (Daily Mail)

Franz Beckenbauer is in an exclusive club as he is one of only three men, including Didier Deschamps and Mario Zagallo, to have won a World Cup as a player ...

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Bayern Munich, Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78 ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Franz Beckenbauer, a World Cup winner with Germany as both player and coach who was regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has died at 78.

'One of the greats' - tributes & reaction as Beckenbauer dies aged 78 (BBC Sport)

Follow reaction and tributes as Franz Beckenbauer - widely regarded as one of football's greatest players - dies aged 78.

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Franz Beckenbauer: German football legend dies aged 78 (Sky News)

The defender was regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, and won the World Cup as both a player and a manager.

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Franz Beckenbauer – a life in pictures (The Guardian)

The German footballing legend has died aged 78. We take a look back at Der Kaiser's career on the pitch, in the dugout and in the boardroom.

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'The friend of Pele & Moore and a footballing legend' (BBC Sport)

Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures.

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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78 (Aljazeera.com)

Beckenbauer captained West Germany to a World Cup victory on home soil in 1974.

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German great Beckenbauer dies aged 78 (BBC Sport)

Former West Germany captain and manager Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, dies aged 78.

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Franz Beckenbauer obituary (The Guardian)

One of Germany's greatest footballers who went on to be a hugely successful manager of the national team.

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Franz Beckenbauer: Germany football legend dies aged 78 (Sky Sports)

Franz Beckenbauer won the World Cup with West Germany as a captain in 1974 and a manager in 1990; Beckenbauer, nicknamed Der Kaiser, is a Bayern Munich ...

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RIP Franz Beckenbauer (FC Barcelona)

The 'Káiser', a two-time winner of the Ballon d'Or and icon of German football, passes away at the age of 78.

Liverpool news conference as Alexander-Arnold sidelined (BBC Sport)

Liverpool news conference as Trent Alexander-Arnold faces three weeks out, build-up to EFL Cup semi-finals, transfers latest and is football better without ...

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Franz Beckenbauer was a player out of time who made football ... (The Guardian)

Germany and Bayern Munich could not quite fathom where to play the young Beckenbauer, so he effectively invented a role for himself.

Soccer world has lost a legend: German footballer Franz ... (90.5 WESA)

Franz Beckenbauer is credited with redefining the role of the defender. He was known for his elegance and leadership qualities on the pitch — as well as his ...

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Franz Beckenbauer: The complicated legacy of a true game ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Franz Beckenbauer wasn't perfect, but he was one of the best-ever players and managers, also changing what it meant to be a central defender.

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Bayern Munich to light up Allianz Arena in honour of Franz ... (The Independent)

Former West Germany captain and manager Beckenbauer died on Sunday at the age of 78, prompting tributes throughout the world of football for the man known as ' ...

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Soccer world has lost a legend: German footballer Franz ... (Connecticut Public Radio)

Franz Beckenbauer is credited with redefining the role of the defender. He was known for his elegance and leadership qualities on the pitch — as well as his ...

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Owen Hargreaves says 'special' Franz Beckenbauer had similar ... (Eurosport.com)

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves has described Franz Beckenbauer as a "legend". The two-time World Cup winner passed away earlier this week ...

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Jürgen Klopp pays tribute to Franz Beckenbauer (Liverpool FC)

Jürgen Klopp has paid tribute to Franz Beckenbauer following the passing of the legendary former player and coach. Beckenbauer died at the age of 78 on ...

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