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"Suddenly darker, quieter, poorer": the words of Bayern Munich summed up the mood of a bereaved Germany on Tuesday as the country mourned the legendary footballer Franz Beckenbauer, the man

The football world has lost a legend this week, with Franz Beckenbauer breathing his last. We take a look at Der Kaiser and his legacy.

Franz Beckenbauer, Germany and Bayern Munich legend, passed away in his sleep on Sunday night

Der Kaiser won the World Cup as West Germany’s captain in 1974 and as a manager in 1990.

‘Der Kaiser’ won the World Cup as a player in 1974 and again as manager in 1990.

Beckenbauer was one of only a handful of players to have won the World Cup and then managed a team to victory in the tournament as well. 

The story of Franz Beckenbauer's legendary career as a player and a manager.

Germany football legend Franz Beckenbauer, one of the only three players to win the football World Cup as a player and coach, has died aged 78, his family confirmed on Monday."It is with deep sadness that we inform you that my husband and ...

‘Der Kaiser’ won the World Cup as a player in 1974 and again as manager in 1990.

Legendary former Germany player and manager Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78. Widely considered one of the greatest footballers in history, Beckenbauer — nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’ — is one of just three men to win the World Cup as both a player and a manager, lifting the trophy in 1974 and again in 1990. Former Brazil boss Mario Zagallo, who passed away over the weekend, and Didier Deschamps of France are the other two. A midfielder before pioneering the sweeper role in ce...