German and world football mourn the death of one of the greatest ever: farewell to the immense Franz Beckenbauer
Yesterday evening came the news of the death, at the age of 78, of one of the greatest footballers of all time. Franz Beckenbauer, former German footballer, coach and sports manager, passed away on Sunday evening, as announced by his family. The statement asks that privacy be respected in this difficult moment.
The world football loses another of the brightest stars and most extraordinary champions in their history.
After Diego Armando Maradona, who died on November 25, 2020 at the age of 60 yearsand Pele, who died in 82 years old On December 29, 2022, another great footballer passes away, Franz Beckenbauer.
His people announced it with a composed but at the same time touching statement issued to the German press family members. The note reads:
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that my husband and our father Franz Beckenbauer fell asleep peacefully yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family. We ask that you cry silently and refrain from asking questions.
The magnificent career of Franz Beckenbauer
Born in Munich in 1945, he started playing football in his hometown team, the Bayern Monacofrom the youth team to becoming the biggest legend.
He made his debut in the first team in 1964, remaining there until 1977 and winning four national cups, four championships, a Cup Winners' Cup, three European Cups and an Intercontinental Cup. Successes that led him to the victory of two Golden Ballsin 1972 and 1976.
As a footballer he then played for the New York Cosmos, Hamburg and finally back to the Cosmos.
With the German national teamboth as a footballer and as a coach, he participated in five editions of the World Championships and two of the Europeanswinning two and one respectively.
Nicknamed Kaiseris considered by most to be the best defender in the history of football and one of the best players ever.
Different experiences from trainer among which, in addition to his time on the bench of the German national team, his time at Bayern, his historic home club, stands out.
Also at Bayern Munich, from 2009 until his death, he also held the role of Honorary President.
Countless i condolence messages arrived from all over the world of football.
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