Franz Beckenbauer Dies

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German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, has died aged 78, his family said in a statement to German news agency DPA.

He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as manager in 1990.
The former defender also played 582 times for Bayern Munich, again winning the German top-flight and European Cup as both as a player and a manager.

 

[Raging_Bull]

People use the word legend too often for me, in this case it's more than justified.

RIP to the Kaiser, to one of the all time greats.

 

[Towerpower99]

Great player…RIP Der Kaiser..

 

[Stanah]

Yes indeed, one of the all time greats of football!
He was German and as a kid I was supposed to hate them but I was mesmerised by him, he was simply the best defensive player I have ever seen
RIP

 

[Macseasider]

A true legend of the game we all love through his exceptional playing career, coaching career and ambassadorial career.

Massive loss to German culture.

RIP Kaiser

 

[tommytwojags]

One of the greatest attacking defenders I've ever seen. Probably the greatest footballing brain of any player ever.

I remember the best ever England team heading for a win against Germany in 1970. FB was marking Bobby Charlton and when the Manager substituted Bobby the Kaiser moved forward and took England apart. What a player.

 

[seasiderjohn]

my football boots were adidas beckenbauer god im showing my age now lol
rip a legend

 

[Junior_BentsPlatformShoes]

Great player in his era, RIP

 

[Lytham_fy8]

RIP, one of the greats.

Nobby Stiles had him in his pocket mind.

 

[Keglersuper]

My favourite track top

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

RIP Kaiser.....legend.

Albeit part of the cheating Bayern outfit that robbed Dirteh of the 75 European cup.

 

[Bluecabinboy]

my football boots were adidas beckenbauer god im showing my age now lol
rip a legend

My first pair of boots with ‘screw-in’ studs & the 3 lime-green Adidas stripes.

Christmas 1972 - cost my folks £6.99 - a decent outlay back then.

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

My favourite track top

To go with your Keglers?

 

[tangysider]

Does anyone play with sweepers anymore or is it just a redundant football term?

 

[hertfordseasider]

Does anyone play with sweepers anymore or is it just a redundant football term?

I would say they are DM's now sort of.