Arr! The legendary German soccer scallywag, Franz Beckenbauer, hath met his final whistle at the ripe age of 78!
2024-01-08
Arrr! Ye scurvy dogs! Franz Beckenbauer, a fine matey, who led Germany to victory in the World Cup as both a coach and a player, be walkin' the plank. His kin announced the sad news on Monday. This two-time Ballon d'Or buccaneer be restin' at the ripe age of 78.
German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, known as the "Kaiser," has passed away at the age of 78. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both a player and a coach, battled health issues in recent years. His family announced his passing, asking for privacy during their time of grief. No cause of death has been given yet. Beckenbauer led West Germany to a World Cup title in 1974, avenging their loss to England in the final in 1966. He also coached the team to victory in the 1990 tournament. German soccer federation president Bernd Neuendorf hailed Beckenbauer as one of the best players ever, praising his lightness, elegance, and vision on the field. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also paid tribute, stating that Beckenbauer inspired generations of enthusiasm for German soccer. Alongside his national team achievements, Beckenbauer was a four-time German Male Footballer of the Year and a two-time Ballon d’Or winner. He scored 60 goals in 427 appearances for Bayern Munich and played for the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League. Beckenbauer leaves behind a great legacy in German soccer.