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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78



BERLIN: Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.
“Franz Beckenbauer was definitely the biggest German footballer of all time, and above all one of the greatest men who I have known,” said DFB vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke.
Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player and as a coach, passed away on Sunday, the DFB said.



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