You can’t believe it. Franz Beckenbauer (✝78) was simply called the Emperor by football fans. During his successful career, he won, among other things, the 1974 World Cup as a kicker and the 1990 World Cup as head coach. For years he was also the president of FC Bayern Munich and was considered the ultimate expert in lawn ball sports. Now is Franz died and the football world is shocked!
On X the fans now say goodbye Franz. “One of the greatest of all time. Thanks for everything, Franz, and rest in peace,” one user honorably paid tribute to him. Many others list his countless successes as an athlete and cannot believe it. “As a football fan, you couldn’t ignore him in the past. Now he is scoring goals in heaven with Gerd Müller. Rest in peace, Franz,” another fan lovingly reminds the 78-year-old.
There are currently hardly any details available Franz‘ Death known. The family of the four-time German soccer champion confirmed his death. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father Franz Beckenbauer passed away peacefully last Sunday surrounded by his family,” her statement said.
