This is a dramatic news for world football – the legendary Franz Beckenbauer died at the age of 78. As reported by the German agency dpa, the former player of Bayern Munich and the German national team died on Sunday, January 7.
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The sad news about the death of the “Emperor” was told by his family to the DPA agency: “It is with deep sadness that we inform you that yesterday, Sunday, my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Please mourn him in silence Death and no questions asked.
Born on September 11, 1945 in Munich, Beckenbauer is one of the greatest players in the history of German football, winning trophies as both a player and a coach. As a football player, he won the European Championship and the World Championship in 1972 and 1974. In total, he has won five medals in the most important international events.
The “Emperor” represented Bayern Munich for 13 years and won countless trophies, both as a team and as an individual. He has won two Golden Balls and has been recognized as the best player of the year four times.
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