Franz Beckenbauer dies: Tributes pour in from around the world

Franz Beckenbauer, one of German football’s greatest players, who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 then won the tournament again as head coach in 1990, has died at the age of 78, German news agency DPA reported on Monday. Very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has died. One of the absolute greats of our game.

Der Kaiser was the most beautiful of footballers who won it all with grace and charm. RIP. Very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has died. One of the absolute greats of our game. Der Kaiser was the most beautiful of footballers who won it all with grace and charm. RIP. A true icon of our game. We are truly saddened to hear the passing of Franz Beckenbauer.

Rest in peace. O Santos FC lamenta profundamente o falecimento de Franz Beckenbauer. Nossos sentimentos aos familiares, amigos e admiradores da eterna lenda alemã. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's greatest ever players A World Cup winner as both player and manager, 'Der Kaiser' was as elegant as he was dominant He will forever be remembered Comments Related Topics.