German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, has died aged 78.
The former defender played 582 times for Bayern Munich, winning the German top flight as both a player and a manager.
He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as manager in 1990.
Nicknamed Der Kaiser, as a player he also won the European Championship in 1972, as well as the Ballon d’Or twice.
A statement from his family stated that he passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, surrounded by his family.
